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Less than truckload (LTL) refers to shipping services for relatively small loads of freight (typically between 150 and 15,000 pounds). One of the main benefits of the LTL industry is cost efficiency. LTL trucking allows shippers to combine several loads going to the same facility into one truck, creating economies of scale, with each shipper only paying for the space they use. On the flip side, LTL shipping can take longer to plan and organize. Shipments may also take longer since the truck has to be filled before it leaves and may have to make multiple stops or transfers on the way to a given destination.
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Increased shipment weights fueled higher overall tonnage and revenue per shipment at ArcBest’s less-than-truckload division during the third quarter, allowing the carrier to surpass analysts’ expectations.
In line with recent demand commentary from public less-than-truckload carriers expressing cautious optimism, U.S. manufacturing grew for its 10th straight month in October.
Alain Bedard, the CEO of TFI International, had been highly critical of his company’s U.S. LTL operations back in 2024, at one point referring to some of its practices as “stupid.” As recently as April, he was far more optimistic about the segment that was built largely through the TFI acquisition of UPS Freight in […]
FedEx Freight reported Thursday that volumes continue to stabilize, and it anticipates stronger operating leverage next year, bolstered by business wins and an improved freight mix from its dedicated sales teams.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia achieved record revenue and tonnage in the third quarter by leveraging its expanded terminal network, with operational focus now shifting toward optimizing performance at these new locations.
When a shipper puts an LTL lane out to bid, price is the number everyone can compare in five minutes. Price, however, doesn’t say much about what happens six months into the contract. A rate quote doesn’t indicate whether a shipment arrives on the dock when it’s supposed to, whether the weight matches the bill […]
Driven by higher volumes and stronger pricing, XPO once again exceeded expectations as these factors continue to amplify the impact of its operational efficiency initiatives.
Old Dominion reported positive tonnage growth in September for the first time in more than two years, but company executives emphasized that returning to upcycle-level performance likely requires a wider recovery in demand, which relies on easing energy costs.
Forward Air has finalized a two-year deal to preserve a major share of the business from a contract logistics customer it had earlier warned it could lose.
Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner announced a new outbound Canada-to-U.S. service on Friday, alongside a 5.9% general rate increase taking effect on Nov. 2.
A. Duie Pyle is expanding its regional freight network with a new Cincinnati-area LTL service center and an integrated warehouse facility in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen, record third-quarter less-than-truckload rates are projected to rise even higher by the end of the year.
Old Dominion claimed the top national less-than-truckload carrier spot for the 17th consecutive year, while Daylight Transport captured overall honors for the third straight year, according to Mastio’s annual survey of LTL shippers.
Manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory for a ninth consecutive month in September, but supply executives flagged rising costs as a primary concern.
Less-than-truckload carrier XPO has added new service centers in Arizona and Missouri, bringing its North American terminal count to 300.
Estes Express Lines is deploying nearly $56 million into terminals, equipment and capacity serving Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Less-than-truckload carrier FedEx Freight named Mike Rodgers as chief commercial and technology officer, following the recent termination of an executive.
ArcBest saw a modest acceleration in year-over-year tonnage growth during August as shipment weights surged.
Less-than-truckload carrier XPO remains positioned to hit its third-quarter guidance after releasing its August operating metrics Thursday after the market closed.
August year-over-year tonnage growth accelerated for less-than-truckload carrier Saia, aided by a softer prior-year comparison than in July.
