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  • 37th State of Logistics: LTL
  • LTL’s paper gains
  • LTL carriers eye further growth due to truckload constraints

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logisticsmgmt.com /2 weeks ago

37th State of Logistics: LTL

The less-than-truckload (LTL) market is gaining momentum as improving industrial activity, resilient consumer demand and tighter trucking capacity support stronger pricing and high...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

LTL’s paper gains

LTL revenues appear to be strengthening in Q2, but is this a product of fuel or something more structural? The post LTL’s paper gains appeared first on FreightWaves.

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ttnews.com /1 day ago

LTL carriers eye further growth due to truckload constraints

LTL carriers are seeing stronger demand, rising shipment weights and higher rates as truckload capacity tightens, fueling optimism for the second half of 2026.

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ttnews.com /1 month ago

Amazon Launches Less-Than-Truckload Unit

The announcement follows ASCS’ Amazon Freight unit stepping out of the shadows May 4 after months of rumor. The company already has LTL experience.

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joc.com /1 week ago

‘Acute’ truckload capacity shortage seen pushing up LTL demand

As truckload capacity in the US gets tighter and rates move higher, more freight is being shifted to less-than-truckload providers — something that will continue, attendees at the...

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freightwaves.com /1 day ago

TL, LTL rates to hit new highs in Q3

Trucking rate indexes jumped during the second quarter and are expected to reach new highs in the third quarter. The post TL, LTL rates to hit new highs in Q3 appeared first on Fre...

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joc.com /3 weeks ago

US LTL providers on the prowl at ports as imports rise

Both traditional LTL carriers and non-traditional expedited LTL providers are seeking access to containerized freight as trans-Pacific imports increase.

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joc.com /2 weeks ago

Amazon Freight says truckload freight moving to LTL

The e-commerce giant says shipper need for flexibility in a volatile market led it to open its less-than-truckload service to “external” customers.

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joc.com /15 hours ago

LTL CEOs see firmer demand, higher revenue driven by truckload tightness

Three executives told a webinar they have great expectations for 2027, but shippers keep raising the performance bar.

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freightwaves.com /5 days ago

Analysts raise TL, LTL estimates ahead of Q2 earnings season

Trucking analysts are raising estimates ahead of the second-quarter earnings season, which begins next week. The post Analysts raise TL, LTL estimates ahead of Q2 earnings season a...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

LRT Group acquires F2F Transport

LRT Group acquires F2F Transport. Chattanooga carrier operations continue as group pursues North American growth and fleet expansion. The post LRT Group acquires F2F Transport appe...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

LTL general rate increases no longer an annual event

ArcBest announced Monday a 5.9% general rate increase for less-than-truckload services, which is about six weeks ahead of the timing of its 2025 rate bump. The post LTL general rat...

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joc.com /1 month ago

LTL shipments get heavier as US manufacturing gains steam

Stock building by manufacturers is contributing to higher shipment weights at large LTL carriers, as is the transfer of freight from truckload carriers.

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Analysts say Amazon won’t shake LTL market—yet

Amazon’s less-than-truckload business is unlikely to resemble that of the century-old legacy carriers. The post Analysts say Amazon won’t shake LTL market—yet appeared first on Fre...

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

Amazon Supply Chain Services launches LTL freight offering for all businesses

PRESS RELEASE  Amazon Supply Chain Services Launches Less-Than-Truckload Freight Offering for All Businesses June 10, 2026 Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any typ...

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

Shippers face higher LTL costs as carriers tighten price discipline

Propelled by the twin engines of rising industrial activity and a tightening truckload market, the US less-than-truckload (LTL) industry is enjoying strong demand – and shippers ha...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Old Dominion’s May update shows an improving LTL market

Old Dominion Freight Line’s May operating results saw a meaningful improvement from April, as less-than-truckload demand appears to be firming. The post Old Dominion’s May update...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Amazon’s LTL gap has a name: Forward Air

The fastest way for Amazon to add a premium expedited tier to its new national LTL network is to buy the one carrier already built for it — and already on the auction block Amazon...

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 day ago

FreightSnap, Shiplify strategic partnership targets LTL invoice accuracy and trust between carriers and shippers

In a move geared towards building something they viewed as missing in the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector—“trust between shippers and carriers”—a recently announced strategic part...

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thetruckersreport.com /3 weeks ago

Random LTL Rants (all are welcomed)

A lot of serious questions being asked in our own folder that was founded back in September of last year. The admin seemed kind of skeptical that having our own home would spark m...

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truckinginfo.com /1 month ago

Amazon Launches Less-Than-Truckload Freight Offering for All Businesses   

This launch is the latest addition to Amazon Supply Chain Services, a portfolio of supply chain capabilities from Amazon, including freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel s...

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logisticsmgmt.com /1 month ago

Amazon opens up its LTL Freight Service to all U.S. businesses

Amazon is expanding its less-than-truckload freight service across the U.S., allowing businesses to ship palletized freight to warehouses, distribution centers, retail partners, an...

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freightwaves.com /2 days ago

Knight-Swift opens 4 LTL terminals

Knight-Swift Transportation’s less-than-truckload unit, AAA Cooper, has opened four new locations in recent weeks. The post Knight-Swift opens 4 LTL terminals appeared first on Fre...

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theloadstar.com /1 day ago

FreightWaves: TL, LTL rates to hit new highs in Q3

FREIGHTWAVES reports that “truckload rates hit a cycle high during the second quarter and are expected to step higher in the third quarter”. It also pointed out: “A steady drumbeat...

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