ArcBest Becomes Latest LTL to Embrace Dimensional-Based Pricing
ArcBest Corp. is the latest less-than-truckload carrier to embrace dimensional-based pricing and is scheduled to institute the new program on Aug. 1.
June 30, 2017Meyers to Close Canadian LTL Operations
Meyers Transportation Services announced it is shutting down its less-than-truckload freight carrier operating in Canada after 90 years in business due to poor economic conditions and increased competition in the market.
January 12, 2017Distribution is Rapidly Changing. Increase Your Competitive Position with LTL and Parcel
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June 16, 2016LTLs Post Lower Results During Challenging 4Q
Less-than-truckload carriers remained profitable during the fourth quarter but had a tougher time operating compared with earlier periods in 2015 as well as the final quarter of 2014, recent earnings statements show.
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September 3, 2015Most LTL Profits Rise in 2Q, Lifted by Higher Freight Rates
Second-quarter earnings in the less-than-truckload sector mostly trended upward, fleets said last week, although profitability at the third-largest LTL carrier, Con-way Freight, declined by 16%.
Profits Jump Sharply for LTL Carriers as Shipment Volumes Increase in 4Q
Fourth-quarter profits rose sharply at five publicly traded less-than-truckload carriers, buoyed by strong shipment growth across the sector.
February 9, 2015LTLs Report Higher Second-Quarter Profits as Business Conditions Continue to Improve
All but one publicly traded less-than-truckload operation capitalized on improving industry conditions to help companies to achieve higher second-quarter profits.
August 4, 2014Con-way, ODFL, YRC Freight Join uShip LTL Marketplace
Online freight marketplace uShip announced April 16 that three national less-than-truckload carriers have committed to join uShip’s shipper-direct LTL spot rate marketplace.
April 16, 2014Apex Freight Acquires Colorado Logistics Firm
Apex Freight Services said it has acquired Evergreen, Colo.-based third-party logistics firm Timberline Freight Services. Terms were not disclosed.
August 6, 2013