Less than truckload (LTL) refers to shipping services for relatively small loads of freight (typically between 150 and 15,000 pounds). One of the main benefits of the LTL industry is cost efficiency.

Spot freight rates fluctuate daily, making it tough for carriers to maintain profitability. While load boards provide access to freight, they often lead to rate wars, inconsistent loads, and lower ...

XPO's core trucking volume (tonnage) is subject to variability in macroeconomic conditions, and cyclical downturns in demand will compress profitability. Excess capacity has historically driven ...

Freight claims are a headache for both shippers and carriers. Hercules addressed the issue of claims for less-than-truckload shipments by chucking out the typical LTL breakbulk/hub-and-spoke model.

FedEx Freight’s spin-off and march to more market share could prolong the ‘flattish’ LTL volumes, analyst warns. The pending spin-off of FedEx Corp.’s less-than-truckload division could ...

Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:ODFL), a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, reported Q4 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Feb. 5, that topped Wall Street's consensus estimates. EPS of $1.23 ...

Old Dominion Freight Line stands out as a significant player in the North American LTL freight sector, offering both regional and nationwide services. The company maintains a competitive edge via ...

Old Dominion Freight Line’s ODFL fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share of $1.23 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 ...

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