What is the difference between parcel delivery and general freight?

Although both involve transporting goods, parcel delivery and general freight operations have very different operational requirements.

General freight typically involves transporting larger shipments, palletized cargo, or fewer delivery stops. Cargo is often loaded using forklifts or loading docks and remains in the truck until reaching its destination.

Parcel delivery focuses on transporting numerous small shipments to multiple destinations within a single route. Drivers frequently enter the cargo area, retrieve individual packages, and complete deliveries at residential or commercial locations throughout the day.

Because of these differences, parcel delivery truck bodies emphasize cargo organization, accessibility, driver workflow, and frequent loading cycles rather than maximizing pallet capacity or dock efficiency.

Selecting a truck body designed specifically for parcel delivery can improve route efficiency while reducing driver fatigue and package handling time.

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