Less-Than-Truckload

A major beer and beverage distributor with operations across Texas and neighboring states, specializing in leading brands like Modelo, Miller, and Coors, along with additional products, including marketing materials. Their mission aligns closely with Averitt’s commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and fostering strong partnerships.

The second quarter edition of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, which was recently released by New York-based investment firm TD Cowen Inc. and Shreveport, La.-based 3PL and freight audit and payment company AFS Logistics LLC, highlighted how various freight transportation modes are dealing with various issues, including tariff-related actions and an anticipated downward shift in consumer confidence, which could potentially impact prospects for a freight market recovery.

This study was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Logistics Management . The purpose of this research is to continue to better understand LTL shipping practices and the importance managing various aspects of LTL shipments and transportation.

Roadrunner, a national less-than-truckload (LTL) services provider focused on long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, said this week it has added 278 lanes to its Smart Network, an initiative focused on enabling Roadrunner to optimize its supply chain, reduce costs and improve efficiency.

ODFL reported that revenue-per-day fell 5.0% annually, due to a 7.1% decrease in daily LTL tonnage, that was partially offset by an increase in LTL revenue per hundredweight. And it added that the decrease in daily LTL tonnage was due to a 5.9% decline in LTL shipments per day, as well as a 1.3% decrease in LTL weight per shipment.

Shippers and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are continuing their adjustments and preparation for major changes in classification ratings of their freight shipments that begin on July 19 and will continue throughout the year.

While demand remains tempered, the LTL sector is navigating challenges and positioning itself for growth as economic conditions shift.

Pyle said that it is expanding its geographic footprint West, in the form of direct next-day service to all of Ohio, with Dayton heading East and expanding its next-day coverage into Pennsylvania.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently interviewed Jason Seidl, Managing Director, Industrials - Airfreight & Surface Transportation, TD Cowen, at the SMC3 JumpStart 2025 conference in Atlanta.

Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx recently announced that Lance Moll, president of the company’s less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary, FedEx Freight, will retire from his position, effective January 31, at which point shift to an executive advisor role.

This represents A. Duie Pyle’s second expansion in 2025, bringing the total number of its facilities to 32, with the company noting these new facilities are key aspects of steps the company is taking to expand its network in the Northeast.

The company said this lane is based around a freight consolidation at its Cincinnati terminal, coupled with shipments routed to Laredo, El Paso, McAllen, Brownsville, Eagle Pass, and Del Rio. And for the final mile delivery to these cities, Pitt Ohio said it will work with its southern U.S. partner carrier Averitt Express.

The first quarter edition of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index, which was recently released by New York-based investment firm TD Cowen Inc. and Shreveport, La.-based 3PL and freight audit and payment company AFS Logistics LLC, highlighted how various freight transportation modes are handling various factors, including low demand, overcapacity, and pricing.

Shippers and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers are preparing for major changes in ratings of their freight shipments beginning in March that can be summarized in three letters, KYC, or Know Your Classification.

Company officials said that the facility will “extend customer access to Pyle’s LTL services” and is comprised of 85 LTL (less-than-truckload) service center doors on 11 acres.