Full Truckload (FTL) Cottage Moves: How to Empty an Entire Ontario Cottage in One Trip

Full truckload (FTL) shipping is the right choice when you need to empty an entire cottage, including furniture, appliances, dock sections and outdoor gear, in a single dedicated trip. A 26 ft straight truck or 53 ft trailer is reserved for you alone, so there are no terminal transfers and no waiting on other shippers.

Signs You Need FTL

- More than 10 pallets or about 12 large furniture items - A dock, boat or camper plus household contents - A cottage sale or estate clearance with a firm closing date - Remote access where multiple LTL pickups are impractical

How to Plan an FTL Cottage Load

1. **Inventory first** - list every large item and count pallets of boxed goods 2. **Group by destination** - home, storage, donation and resale 3. **Load heavy first** - appliances and stone-top tables go against the front wall 4. **Protect and strap** - blankets, load bars and ratchet straps for every layer 5. **Reserve ramp access** - confirm the driveway can take a truck up to 26 ft

What Drives Truckload Pricing

| Factor | Effect on price | |---|---| | Distance | Main driver, charged per kilometre or flat lane rate | | Truck size | 16 ft, 26 ft or 53 ft | | Access | Steep, gravel or narrow roads add time | | Loading help | Driver-assist vs full crew | | Season | October peaks in cottage country |

Ontario Lanes We See Most

Muskoka to Toronto, Haliburton to Oshawa, Kawartha Lakes to Mississauga, Georgian Bay to Barrie and Prince Edward County to Ottawa all run regularly in fall. Start with a [quote](/get-a-quote) or [book a delivery](/request-delivery).

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is a full truckload?

A 53 ft trailer carries about 26 pallets. A 26 ft straight truck carries about 12.

Can FTL pick up from a dirt cottage road?

Often yes, but tell your carrier about gravel, grade and turnaround space in advance.

Is FTL faster than LTL?

Yes. FTL goes directly from pickup to delivery without terminal stops.