The less than truckload (LTL) industry is no stranger to freight embargoes. They have become more common in recent years as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the supply chain world and led to temporary LTL service outages due to surging demand and constrained carrier capacity. Freight embargoes are imposed by carriers in a range of forms — timeframe, geographic region, or specific freight characteristics, just to name a few.

New technology and the introduction of innovative supply chain solutions into established supply chain processes is one way to combat transportation issues. It seems as though the uptick in technology adoption, and a broader adoption of transportation management systems among even the smallest transportation companies, is a sign of how companies are now confronting a challenging supply chain arena.   

What does it take to forge a productive, mutually beneficial relationship between shippers and carriers in today’s competitive LTL environment? As attendees at SMC3’s recent LTL webinar on the topic learned, it boils down to four things: partners sharing data, analytics, crucial insight, and getting to the “we.” In the third LTL online learning session, […]

As in every industry, safety is paramount to the effective functioning of LTL shipping. But while this safety mandate may be common sense, staying compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards is a complicated undertaking for any carrier looking to keep their trucks on the road.

Recently, we had the privilege to chat with SMC³’s Renee Rubino, to talk about all things Renee, her role, and the importance of building strong relationships with our Alliance Partners!

Sometimes it feels like the only regulatory certainty is the uncertainty for the less-than-truckload (LTL) industry. The first workshop in the fourth series of SMC3’s LTL Online Education focused on all things regulatory, and Washington D.C. insiders and transportation regulation experts explored today’s landscape impacting LTL and the next steps to prepare for potential regulatory impacts.