The increase in freight across the US is projected to continue. In fact, it is expected to grow to more than 35 billion tons of freight with a value of at least $37 trillion by 2045, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). That’s a lot of freight and a lot of revenue up for grabs.
Of course, with this growth and the continued capacity issues, it also means freight rates are on the rise and not projected to come down anytime soon. As such, shippers are looking for ways to decrease freight spend. One way they are doing that is by expanding their less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. So, how can shippers and 3PLs effectively grow their LTL business in this market?
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