LTL
Darrel Harris Named President of Yellow
YRC Freight is one of Yellow's four less-than-truckload brands. (Yellow Corp.)
Darrel Harris has been named president of Yellow Corp., six months after joining the Overland Park, Kan., company.
April 13, 2021Banyan Debuts LTL Freight Pricing App
Freight pricing data provider Banyan Technology has launched a real-time data connectivity platform called Insights that is designed to help less-than-truckload carriers balance and maximize capacity on their networks, and also provide measurable savings for shippers, the company said.
July 21, 2020AMA Transportation Hires Carrier Logistics to Manage LTL Software
Carrier Logistics Inc., a provider of freight management software for less-than-truckload fleets, said that AMA Transportation Co. Inc. has implemented its FACTS solution to modernize its business processes and improve productivity.
September 30, 2019AAA Cooper to Offer Wider Visibility Options
AAA Cooper Transportation said it will further less-than-truckload visibility with a new program, Action Trac.
July 12, 2019LTL, Parcel Fleets Grow, but Outlook Mixed in Other Sectors
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Revenue gains for less-than-truckload carriers were solid in 2018, with momentum coming from increased manufacturing activity and retail sales, along with the loss of competition in some markets due to the shutdown of New England Motor Freight.
June 24, 2019LTL Carriers See Slower Growth, but Economic Outlook Remains Positive
Old Dominion's first-quarter profit climbed 22% from a year earlier. (Old Dominion Freight Line)
Less-than-truckload carriers are settling into a more modest growth scenario as 2019 unfolds, with widely shared expectations that a still-solid U.S. economy and favorable industry fundamentals will keep fleets on a positive course.
June 24, 2019Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Business in Latest Acquisition
Manitoulin has recently been buying companies — mostly Canadian — to expand its North American footprint. (Manitoulin Transport)
Manitoulin Transport has purchased Kluane Freight Lines Ltd.’s book of business and formed a joint venture with Chief Isaac Group of Cos., according to a Manitoulin news release.
December 19, 2018SMC3 Adds Volume LTL Pricing API
FreightSnap
SMC3, a knowledge hub for LTL transportation pricing data and technology, has added a tool to its platform.
October 18, 2018Post Capital Partners, Management Team Up to Acquire Smith Transportation Services
Isaac Chalal, a vice president at Post Capital, said the investment reflects the firm’s “executive-first strategy.” (Post Capital Partners)
Smith Transportation Services, a company based in Sunrise, Fla., that specializes in “load-to-ride” service for shippers of less-than-truckload freight, is being purchased by a group of Smith’s top executives and the New York-based investment firm Post Capital Partners.
October 10, 2018LTL Carriers Refine, Expand Services
An ABF truck pulls out from a loading dock. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Leaders at prominent less-than-truckload carriers are optimistic about the future as their companies adapt and expand services to capitalize on favorable long-term trends, such as the move toward smaller shipments and the growth of e-commerce.
July 16, 2018