LTL Trucking News and Trends

Stay knowledgeable about the LTL trucking industry

LTL (less than truckload) trucking companies play an important role in the supply chain for many manufacturers and distributors. Instead of going from a single location to a single location, though, LTL carriers have to work with a multitude of shippers to consolidate freight along a path to take it to a hub for further redistribution and delivery.

LTL carriers and LTL delivery are changing diesel fuel costs. Although regularly a pass through charge as a fuel surcharge, this pricing does affect their cost to the client and can have an impact on business, especially if a business opts to not carry through 100% of the fuel expenses. Industry trends include ever changing modes of technology along with efforts to green the industry and make trucking more environmentally friendly.

To stay on top of LTL trucking news and trends:

1. Keep up with LTL trucking publications.

2. Use LTL freight news resource sites.

3. Look to the LTL transportation experts.

 

Follow online LTL trucking publications

Read up on the latest LTL trucking news through online versions of LTL publications. Find out what the latest news and industry information is as well as up-to-date vendor information.
Try: Take a look at the LTL/motor freight industry news from World Trade Magazine. Check out additional trucking news daily at Transport Topics Online from the American Trucking Associations.

Use LTL freight news resource sites

Make the most of LTL freight sites that offer the latest in news and resources for those in the trucking industry as well as to those in the general public.
Try: Take a look at the news and resources at The Freighthauler. There you can find news, information and practice tests. Take advantage of the driver resources and business tools from Truckers News.

Look into the LTL transport experts

Check out LTL trucking news direct from the experts. See what is going on in the world of LTL shipping direct from those who follow and from those who are in the industry.
Try: Consider becoming part of an industry affiliation such as the Distribution & LTL Carriers Association. Attend industry events and take full advantage of their partnership and news information. Check out the expert opinion of those at the Gerson Lehrman Group.

 

• LTL freight industry events such as tradeshows, workshops and seminars are a great way to network and find out about the latest news and information on products, trends as well as safety and technology information.
• The cost of joining an industry affiliation can quickly pay for itself in the network contacts that it the investment brings about. Often times it's not just about what you know, but about who you know in the world of LTL trucking companies that can help you to improve your business.

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