Less Than Truckload shipping is a logistics industry term referring to shipments that are less than a full cargo load, and often transported alongside other shipments during the same trip. This allows for more cost effective load, and has a … Read More
Negotiating better rates for pricing LTL (or Less Than Truckload) cargo shipments can be tricky. It can also be the difference between a supplier choosing you or choosing your competitor instead. In business, negotiating skills really matter. Here’s how you … Read More
When it comes to shipping, many companies will opt for less than truck load shipping; particularly when they believe that their freight load won’t be enough to fill a full trailer to capacity. However, many organizations will find that shipping … Read More
Basically, the whole idea of LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping is to save money and only pay for the space you use instead of paying for the whole truck. The transit will be longer, but it will be much cheaper than moving … Read More
LTL shipping, also known as Less Than Truckload, refers to shipments that do not require a full trailer for transport. Many growing businesses rely on this service to deliver their goods to customers in all industries across North America. Choosing … Read More
A Transportation Management System, or TMS, is a solution that manages the dispatching of trucks or carriers. As well as fleet maintenance, billing, driver pay, driver records, IFTA reports and DOT compliance. Additionally, a Transportation Management System streamlines operations by optimizing … Read More
Finding the right LTL Trucking Company is one of the most important decision a shipper will make. As a shipper, you value a carrier who picks up and delivers your LTL shipment when promised. Without damaging your freight, and quotes … Read More
LTL Shipping Rates are arguably, one of the most confusing and complex areas when deciding on Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping. Becoming familiar with the driving forces behind LTL freight rates will not only help you set reasonable expectations – you'll actually be able to anticipate … Read More
Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is one of the most efficient ways to move shipments when you cannot justify the cost of a full truckload. Unfortunately, some of these LTL shipping mistakes are costing shippers money and efficiency. Furthermore, learning to recognize and prevent … Read More
Logistics is one of the worlds largest industries and there are many freight hauling terminology that come with such a presence. For anyone in transportation, knowing these terms can be useful in conversations and every day business.