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The Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) free educational content helps shippers understand how LTL shipping works and how to improve performance across parcel, palletized, and partial truckload freight. It focuses on practical education, cost control, and carrier strategy for LTL transportation networks.
This category explains key LTL concepts such as freight class, NMFC codes, rating structures, accessorial charges, transit times, and carrier selection. It also covers how LTL pricing works and what drives cost differences between carriers, lanes, and service levels.
You will find content on LTL optimization strategies, carrier management, freight consolidation, shipment benchmarking, and transportation planning. These resources help shippers reduce costs, improve service reliability, and make more informed shipping decisions.
TLI also shares insights on how shippers can improve LTL performance through managed transportation, carrier sourcing, and data-driven network design. This includes using tools like ViewPoint TMS to increase visibility, control spend, and improve shipment execution.
Explore these LTL resources to learn how Less-Than-Truckload shipping works, how to reduce freight costs, and how to improve overall transportation efficiency.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn how to figure freight class and understand Freight Class Codes with ViewPoint TMS's built-in density calculator, ensuring accurate freight classifications.
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
As we prepare for colder weather, it’s crucial to take extra precautions when shipping temperature-sensitive ...
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn about the key differences between LTL vs. FTL transportation modes to make the best choice for your strategic shipping needs.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn about the cost saving advantages of dynamic freight and dynamic-based pricing to optimize your shipping costs.
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
Learn what OS&D freight is, why it matters, and how to handle damaged or lost shipments to protect your business.
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
A brief explanation on upcoming changes to the Freight Classification System (NMFC Codes) by the NMFTA.
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
An LTL Carrier Tariff governs the relationship between a carrier and a shipper. The tariff ...
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
The shipping industry consistently looks for ways to gain efficiency in an increasingly competitive market. ...
By Mitchell Kinek, CTB
What is the Bill of Lading (BOL)? A bill of lading (BOL) is a legal ...
By Joseph McDevitt, MBA, CTB
LTL Freight brokers link shippers to various carriers. Carriers include regional, sub-regional, local, and those offering specialty services like reefer LTL.