If you’re new to the world of less-than-truckload (LTL), it can feel like pricing is a mysterious alchemy—half data science, half wizardry. I’ve been there. Early in my career, I knew my products and customers, but the rules behind what made freight cost what it did? That was a black box. To kickoff Summer LTL Hybrid series focused on SMC³’s LTL 203 Freight Pricing course, Kevin, Karl, and I broke that box open. Here are three insights that will help any early-career logistics professional gain confidence and clarity in navigating LTL pricing.

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