LTL freight consolidation is a process where multiple smaller shipments from different shippers are combined into one larger shipment. This practice offers several options and benefits: 

• Consolidation services: Many LTL carriers and third-party logistics providers offer consolidation services. They collect various shipments destined for similar geographic areas and consolidate them into a single truckload. 
• Pooling: This involves combining shipments from different shippers at a central location before they are loaded onto a shared truck. Pooling is efficient for shipments heading to the same region.
• Cross-Docking: In cross-docking, shipments are unloaded from one truck and immediately reloaded onto another with minimal storage time. This method is used to consolidate freight from various shippers.