Precision Pricing
The less-than-truckload industry is embracing dimensioning technology to enable more accurate freight pricing and automate what used to be manual tasks.
Industrial Handhelds Maintain Niche in LTL Despite Ubiquity of Consumer Mobile Devices
The immense popularity of Android and Apple smartphones and tablets has led many truckload carriers to deploy mobile applications that drivers can run on those consumer devices.
Averitt Debuts Asia-to-Dallas Route After Success With Memphis Service
Averitt Express launched a new less-than-containerload service last month to Dallas, built on the success of its Asia-to-Memphis Express service in the e-commerce and small business communities.
Averitt Express Expands LTL Service in Illinois, Wisconsin
Old Dominion to Raise Rates 3.5% on Sept. 1
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. will raise rates on Sept. 1, 2017, but at a lower rate than a similar increase announced last summer.
Dayton Freight Lines Opens Iowa Service Center
Dayton Freight Lines Inc. has opened a service center in Sioux City, Iowa, expanding the network for the less-than-truckload carrier to service Iowa and Minnesota.
August 4, 2017YRC Remains Profitable, but Less So Than in Year-Ago Quarter
LTL carrier YRC Worldwide was profitable during the second quarter, but at a lesser level than during the same time in 2016.
LTLs ArcBest, Saia Echo Old Dominion’s Strong Second-Quarter Results
ArcBest Corp. and Saia Inc. followed Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. in producing impressive second-quarter results among less-than-truckload fleets.
Ward Transport Launches Improved Expedited LTL Service
Ward Transport & Logistics Corp., based in Altoona, Pa., announced it is offering real-time quotes and truck availability for expedited shipments.
July 17, 2017LTLs Due to Report 2Q Revenue Growth, Yields; Execs Pleased With First Half of 2017
LTLs benefited from a robust second quarter with revenue growth and stronger volumes and yields year-over-year, according to industry analysts and executives.