The trucking industry is huge in the United States and around the world. According to reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2013 at least 15 billion tons of cargo were moved around the country via truck. That same agency has predicted that this number will skyrocket to nearly 18.8 billion tons…
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The History and Importance of LTL Shipping
LTL, or Less Than Truckload, shipping is currently an estimated $35 billion market. LTL shipments, full truckloads, parcel carriers: all are being driven by changes in the retain industry because of e-commerce. For LTL especially, having the right kinds of transportation management software is crucial to efficiency and profitability. What is LTL Shipping? This is…