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(71 articles)ODFL Reports Strong August Operating Metrics
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, reported positive operating metrics for August, signaling continued resilience in the trucking sect
ShipStation Launches LTL Capability for Mid-Size Shipments
ShipStation, a leading cloud-based shipping software platform, has introduced a new less-than-truckload (LTL) capability to its service offerings. This expansion enables businesses to access LTL shipp
ShipStation Global Launches LTL Platform: Unified Shipping for SMBs
ShipStation Global has formally launched its less-than-truckload (LTL) product following the 90-day integration of Auctane and WWEX Group, marking the first phase of a multi-modal transportation platf
ShipStation Global Merges Parcel and LTL Freight Into Single Platform
ShipStation Global, valued at $12 billion following the June merger of Auctane and WWEX Group, has launched integrated LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight capabilities into its shipping platform. This r
ShipStation Adds LTL Freight to Unify Parcel & Freight Shipping
ShipStation has expanded its shipping management platform to include less-than-truckload (LTL) freight capabilities, enabling users to manage both parcel and freight shipments from a unified interface
Freight Brokerage Market Shows Continued Recovery Signs
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released findings indicating sustained recovery momentum in the freight brokerage sector, signaling improved market conditions for logistics ser
Covenant Logistics Targets Higher Margins as Freight Markets Stabilize
Covenant Logistics is positioning itself to capitalize on improving freight market conditions by pursuing higher-return growth opportunities rather than volume expansion. This strategic pivot reflects
Freight Rates Surge 32% YoY as Spot Market Hits 2021 Highs
RXO's Curve freight index reveals a significant acceleration in spot rate inflation, with Q2 2024 posting a 32.4% year-over-year increase—more than doubling the Q1 growth rate of 16.5%. This marks the
AI Transforms LTL Quoting: Speed, Accuracy, and Cost Savings
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how businesses obtain and process less-than-truckload (LTL) freight quotes, moving beyond traditional manual processes toward intelligent automation.
Regional Warehouses Reshape LTL Logistics Economics
The shift toward warehouse networks positioned closer to end customers is fundamentally restructuring less-than-truckload (LTL) operations and carrier economics. Rather than concentrating inventory at
LTL Carriers Push Shipper Education on NMFC Classification Updates
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are intensifying efforts to educate shippers about National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) changes, signaling a significant gap in industry knowledge regarding
Covenant Logistics Poised to Benefit as Freight Volumes Rebound
Covenant Logistics faces a potentially positive outlook as freight volumes begin to improve across North American transportation markets. The article examines whether the company can capitalize on thi
J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years as Major U.S. Freight Leader
J.B. Hunt Transport Services marked its 65th anniversary, reflecting six decades of continuous operations in the North American freight industry. This milestone underscores the company's longevity and
Seaport Group Expands North American Freight Network via Classic Acquisition
Seaport Group has completed the acquisition of Classic Freight Systems, marking a strategic expansion of its freight handling capabilities across North America. This consolidation move signals continu
Forward Air Reports Strong Q2 Despite $244M Goodwill Charge
Forward Air delivered its strongest quarterly results since merging with Omni Logistics in early 2024, with consolidated revenue reaching $673 million (up 9% year-over-year) and adjusted EBITDA climbi
XPO's AI-Driven Logistics Strategy Boosts Profits and Service
XPO Logistics, a major U.S. less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier, has demonstrated tangible operational and financial improvements in its latest interim results, driven significantly by pragmatic
BVB Freight Expands North American Network Amid Rising Demand
BVB Freight is expanding its North American logistics operations in response to sustained freight demand growth, signaling a strategic investment in regional capacity and service breadth. This expansi
XPO Reports Rising Manufacturer Demand Driving Logistics Growth
XPO Logistics is reporting a meaningful uptick in freight demand originating from the manufacturing sector, a positive indicator of industrial production recovery and economic expansion. This trend re
UPS Trucking Underperforms Despite Strong Market Conditions
UPS is underperforming relative to the broader trucking market despite favorable freight demand conditions, according to FreightWaves analysis of recent earnings data. While the trucking sector has be
LTL Carriers Face Structural Economics Problem
The less-than-truckload (LTL) freight industry is performing its core function efficiently—moving partial loads economically—but this success is creating systemic problems for supply chain networks. T
Knight-Swift Q2 Beats: Truckload Market Tightens, Rates Rise
Knight-Swift Transportation, the nation's largest asset-based truckload carrier, delivered a significant earnings beat in the second quarter, signaling a meaningful shift in freight market conditions.
Andy Transport Acquires Transport Express Frontières Assets
Andy Transport has acquired the assets of Transport Express Frontières, marking a consolidation move within the North American regional trucking sector. This transaction reflects ongoing industry tren
Old Dominion Freight Line Hits Record Stock Levels on Strong Margins
Old Dominion Freight Line, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is experiencing strong financial performance with stock trading at near-record levels, driven by expanding reve
Expedited Freight: Avoiding Costly Supply Chain Delays
All EN Logistics has highlighted the strategic value of expedited freight services as a critical tool for businesses seeking to minimize the financial and operational impact of supply chain delays. Th
TFI International Q2 Update: What's Next for Transport Sector
TFI International, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is preparing to release its second-quarter financial results and operational updates. As a publicly traded company on t
FreightSnap & Shiplify Partner to Boost LTL Invoice Accuracy
FreightSnap and Shiplify have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing one of the persistent pain points in less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics: invoice discrepancies and the resulting fr
TL and LTL Rates Hit New Highs; Q3 Surge Expected
Truckload and less-than-truckload freight rates have reached cycle highs in Q2 2026, driven by a multi-year industry recovery, capacity constraints, and elevated diesel fuel prices. The TD Cowen-AFS F
Carriers Shut Down, Logistics Firms Cut Jobs Amid Freight Crisis
The freight industry is experiencing acute consolidation pressure, with multiple carriers announcing shutdowns and logistics firms implementing workforce reductions. This wave of distress reflects ove
Old Dominion Reports Steady Freight Demand Amid Disciplined Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line, a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is maintaining steady freight demand while executing a disciplined growth strategy. This signals resilience in th
AI Agents Need Context to Succeed in Freight Operations
AI adoption in freight logistics is accelerating, but raw algorithmic capability means little without proper contextual grounding. project44's approach demonstrates that successful AI implementation r
H.Essers Acquires Palmer Logistics: European Carrier Enters U.S. Market
H.Essers, a major European logistics provider, has entered the United States market by acquiring Palmer Logistics. This strategic acquisition represents a significant competitive move in the internati
Freight Costs Hit Record Highs Amid Capacity Crunch & Fraud Risk
ITS Logistics, a major North American freight provider, has issued a comprehensive market alert flagging three interconnected challenges threatening supply chain stability in 2026: unprecedented freig
37th State of Logistics Report: LTL Sector Trends & Insights
The 37th State of Logistics report provides a comprehensive assessment of the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector, a critical component of North American supply chains. This annual benchmarking e
FedEx Freight Spin-Off: What It Means for Supply Chain
FedEx's decision to spin off its freight division into an independent entity represents a fundamental restructuring of one of the world's largest integrated carriers. This strategic shift separates th
Saia REV: New LTL Visibility Platform Launches
Saia has launched REV, a new technology platform designed to provide enhanced visibility, faster service, and expanded capacity in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. The platform emphasizes
Saia Launches REV Initiative to Accelerate LTL Transit Times
Saia has launched REV (Rapid, Expanded, Visible), a comprehensive network optimization initiative designed to address evolving shipper expectations around speed, predictability, and transparency in le
Yellow Corp. Wins WARN Act Battle; 22,000 Workers Denied Severance
Yellow Corp. has secured a significant legal victory in its bankruptcy proceedings, with a U.S. District Court ruling that the defunct less-than-truckload carrier is not required to pay the 60-day adv
FedEx Freight Shifts Strategy Amid Volume Decline, Targets High-Margin Loads
FedEx Freight is actively repositioning its business model in response to declining freight volumes, focusing on higher-margin shipments rather than competing on volume. This strategic shift reflects
Quad-C Invests in Fast-Growing Freight Broker Armstrong Transport
Quad-C Management has announced a strategic investment in Armstrong Transport Group, a Charlotte-based non-asset freight brokerage platform that has experienced explosive growth over the past decade.
Saia Expands LTL Network with 2,000+ Upgrades and 10 AM Delivery
Saia, a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has announced a substantial operational expansion consisting of over 2,000 transit network upgrades and the introduction of 10 a.m. delivery servic
Saia REV Initiative Enhances Speed, Visibility Across LTL Network
Saia, a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier serving North America, has announced the REV initiative, a strategic program designed to enhance three critical dimensions of its service offering: oper
TFI International Maintains Industrial Freight Focus
TFI International continues to prioritize the industrial freight sector as a cornerstone of its transportation strategy. This focused approach reflects the company's confidence in sustained demand fro
LTL Freight Services Expand to Meet Growing Demand
The expansion of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services reflects a broader market response to sustained demand for flexible, regional transportation capacity. LTL services—which consolidate multip
Saia Expands Midwest Terminals to Boost Freight Network Coverage
Saia, a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has announced the addition of two new terminals in the Midwest region, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its regional service footprint and enh
Amazon Expands LTL Services: What It Means for Freight Market
Amazon has formally expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) offering beyond its own fulfillment center inbound logistics, now positioning the service for third-party use across all business types. This
Freightera Earns TIA Awards Recognition for Innovation
Freightera, a digital freight marketplace platform, has been recognized as a finalist in the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) Awards across two competitive categories: Industry Innovati
Box Truck Owner-Operator Reality: Why 90% Fail in 2 Years
Victor Newton, a 28-year barber who transitioned to box truck ownership inspired by YouTube success stories, has become a vocal advocate for realistic expectations in the owner-operator space. His jou
ArcBest Expands Tesla Semi Fleet for ABF Freight Operations
ArcBest Corporation, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, has announced the addition of Tesla Semis to its ABF Freight fleet. This strategic move reflects the growing adoption
Amazon Expands LTL Freight Services Nationwide
Amazon Supply Chain Services has announced an expansion of its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight operations, signaling the e-commerce giant's continued investment in controlling its own logistics infr
Amazon Launches LTL Service: New Competitor in Freight Market
Amazon has officially launched a less-than-truckload (LTL) offering as part of its expanding Supply Chain Service portfolio, marking a significant extension into the freight brokerage and regional tra