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LTL news updates provide timely insights on the less-than-truckload shipping news. Stay informed on LTL freight industry trends, market shifts, and key developments that impact trucking and logistics professionals.

Business, Logistics

Synergy Freight Solutions Merges With Knichel Logistics

Synergy Freight Solutions merged with Knichel Logistics Inc. to become Knichel Logistics–Detroit Branch, the companies announced April 25.

May 2, 2022
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

LTL Trucking Enters Summer With Strong Tailwinds

The less-than-truckload sector is moving through summer with strong tailwinds at its back, experts say.

July 1, 2021
Business, Logistics

Sutton Transport Acquires E F Express

Sutton Transport Inc. announced June 24 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase E F Express.

June 28, 2021
Business, Logistics

Darrel Harris Named President of Yellow

Darrel Harris has been named president of Yellow Corp., six months after joining the Overland Park, Kan., company.

April 13, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Banyan 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, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

AMA 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, 2019
Business, Technology, Logistics

AAA 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, 2019
Business, Top 100

LTL, Parcel Fleets Grow, but Outlook Mixed in Other Sectors

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, 2019
Business, Logistics, Top 100

LTL Carriers See Slower Growth, but Economic Outlook Remains Positive

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, 2019
Business, Logistics

Manitoulin Transport Buys Yukon Business in Latest Acquisition

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, 2018