Pitt Ohio

Top trucking industry executives are hoping 2026 will—finally—be the year when pent-up demand translates into higher freight rates and a return to profitability in both the truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) sectors.

Given the myriad of challenges facing the LTL market, it is likely that current market conditions are likely to remain intact, barring a true indication of a demand catalyst.

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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.

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 deal is a private acquisition in a move learned by Logistics Management. The deal, which will not be formally announced, is expected to close by the end of the year. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.