The less-than-truckload industry is embracing dimensioning technology to enable more accurate freight pricing and automate what used to be manual tasks.
December 11, 2017Business, Technology
Precision Pricing
Technology, Equipment
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.
October 11, 2017Business
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.
September 27, 2017Business
Averitt Express Expands LTL Service in Illinois, Wisconsin
September 11, 2017
Business
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.
August 16, 2017Business
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, 2017Business
YRC 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.
August 3, 2017Business
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.
July 28, 2017Business, Logistics
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, 2017Business
LTLs 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.
July 12, 2017