Jefferson DeVonde

• DOT cracks down on unsafe CDL training programs • XPO posts stronger LTL margins w/ AI optimization • UPS sees ~2,000 driver buyouts Watch FreightWaves Morning Minute 👇

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🚛 TL vs. LTL: What's the Difference? 🤔 Whether you’re shipping a single pallet or a full load, choosing the right freight option matters. 👉 TL (Truckload) You’ve got enough freight to fill an entire trailer — or want one dedicated just for your shipment. Best for large loads, faster transit times, and fewer stops. 👉 LTL (Less Than Truckload) Only have a few pallets? Share trailer space with other shippers. It’s more cost-effective for smaller shipments, but may involve a few extra stops along the way. 💡 Not sure which option is right for you? We handle both — and help you choose what works best for your timeline, budget, and freight. 📦 Let’s keep your cargo moving. #TL #LTL #TruckingServices #FreightSolutions #LogisticsMadeSimple #SupplyChainSupport #AlbertaLogistics #ShippingTips #FreightCanada

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Unexpected LTL charges reflect gaps in quoting and data. Carriers and brokers have already upgraded their tech to protect margin. Shiplify makes the same tools available for shippers. Real-time quoting visibility that prevents error and simplifies billing. Manual workflows create avoidable risk. Smart quoting prevents it. Full episode @ FreightWaves Check Call: https://hubs.ly/Q03r3QKh0

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Not every shipment needs a full truckload — but many go beyond standard LTL. 📦🚛 That’s where Volume LTL comes in. It’s the smart middle ground for freight that’s too big for traditional LTL, but not quite a full trailer. While standard LTL is great for smaller shipments (think: under 6 pallets or 5,000 lbs), Volume LTL is ideal for those in-between loads with more pallets, more weight, and more space. And that matters, because: ✅ Volume LTL usually means fewer transfer points (less damage risk) ✅ Pricing is spot-quoted, based on real-time factors — not freight class tariffs ✅ Freight often stays on the same trailer, for smoother, safer transit At T-Brothers Logistics, Volume LTL is one of our specialties. We help shippers move larger loads efficiently, cost-effectively, and with less hassle. If you're shipping freight that’s outgrowing standard LTL, we’ll make sure it gets where it needs to go. And if you’re a driver looking to haul freight that keeps you moving without burning you out? We’d love to talk. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpZf-YTn #VolumeLTL #freight #logistics #trucking #ltlshipping #supplychain #truckdrivers #tbrothers

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The Amazon Effect changed freight expectations. Customers now assume: ▪️Shorter lead times ▪️Precise delivery windows ▪️Real-time visibility ▪️Fewer delays and excuses Traditional models weren’t designed for this shift. LTL depends on terminal cycles and multiple handoffs. Full truckload often means paying for capacity you don’t need. Both introduce friction in a market that now values speed, control, and predictability. ---------------- 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰. By using dedicated small trucks, shipments move direct, door-to-door, with no co-mingling and no relay points. Freight ships when it’s ready — not when a network cycle allows it - with same-day or next-day delivery. Real-time tracking provides continuous visibility, aligning logistics performance with modern customer expectations. The Amazon effect raised the bar. Expedite All operates at that level — delivering speed, visibility, and reliability that today’s customers already expect. 👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Contact Expedite All: 🌐 www.expediteall.com #SmallTruckload #STL #ExpeditedShipping

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LTL Shipping Pro Tip: Don’t Let Missing Details Cost You When it comes to LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping, accuracy isn’t optional—it’s essential. One of the most common and costly mistakes shippers make? Leaving out accurate dimensions, weight, or a complete commodity description with the correct NMFC class on the Bill of Lading (BOL). 🚫 If you leave out key details—like the NMFC item number or description—your shipment could be reclassified to a minimum class of 150, significantly increasing your freight costs. ⚠️ This isn’t just a small penalty—misclassification can trigger carrier inspections, delays, and unexpected charges. ✅ A proper BOL should always include: Accurate dimensions and weight ⚫ A valid NMFC item number ⚫ The correct freight class ⚫ A clear commodity description According to NMFC rules, if a commodity can't be identified through visual inspection, carriers are allowed to assign a class based solely on density—and if that info is missing too, Class 150 becomes the default. At Diversified Transportation Services, our clients leverage our TMS to get it right from the start—because it's the shipper’s responsibility to ensure the BOL is complete and accurate. Need help avoiding costly reclassifications or W&I issues? Reach out to our team for a fully managed LTL freight solution. https://lnkd.in/gjSEyu3T 

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LTL is efficient until your freight starts changing too many hands 🤲 Each additional LTL terminal multiplies risk, turning “cheap” rates into expensive deliveries. Here's how you can overcome it 👇

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LTL billing errors aren’t edge cases. They come from accessorials, re-classes, fuel rules, and exceptions that change shipment to shipment. Existing tools that only validate totals miss the real problem: line-item accuracy and context. That’s why disputes stay high even when teams “audit everything.”

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🚛 📦The lowest LTL rate can look like a win, until the hidden costs show up. Choosing a carrier based on price alone can lead to: • Carriers that aren’t suited for the shipment • Unexpected accessorial charges • Missed must-arrive-by dates • Retail chargebacks and compliance issues In LTL, the cheapest quote isn’t always the lowest cost. The right choice balances rate, reliability, and performance, before freight ever moves. 👉 Read the full article: The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Lowest Cost LTL Carrier https://lnkd.in/e_evXTKb #LTLShipping #FreightLogistics #SupplyChainInsights #ShippingCosts #OTIF #LogisticsStrategy

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As Q4 earnings for LTL carriers are coming in, one thing clear, even best-in-class LTL carriers saw margins tighten as volumes softened and fixed costs surfaced. Rates held. Service held. But operating ratios still moved the wrong way. Follow KDL for more data-driven insights. #SupplyChain #LTL #CFO #Transportation #MarginManagement #PeopleDriveLogistics

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Where is capacity at in the dry van truckload sector, and what impact will the heightened examination of driver qualifications have on capacity? Two charts below inform my answers to these questions. Thoughts: •The top chart answers the capacity question using data from the BLS for payrolls in general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload (NAICS 484121). Payrolls as of April 2025 were 520k, which represents a ~30k decline from the late 2022 peak. Interestingly, 550k has been a threshold for payrolls in this sector for the past 35 years, with peaks in early 2000 and 2007 also corresponding to that number. This suggests capacity is around 2019 levels, and likely slightly higher because of a greater presence of nonemployer firms (e.g., for-hire owner-operators). •The bottom chart is from a forthcoming article in Journal of Business Logistics that used data provided by Kevin Hill from his days running CarrierLists where hundreds of trucking companies with 5 – 100 power units were surveyed each week about whether they had started ELD compliance (confidence bands included to show precision of estimates). We only have 70% compliance right before the ELD mandate hits. •What does the bottom chart have to do with driver licensing enforcement? My answer: it provides a sense of the most recent regulatory supply shock versus effects of licensing enforcement. The ELD mandate was a much greater supply shock because a large share of firms, even those with a good number of power units, hadn’t adopted ELDs prior to the mandate’s enforcement. •In contrast, driver licensing issues are likely most serious at small, young carriers that (i) aren’t concerned about compliance in the first place and (ii) experience a low probability of inspection. As such, to expect all these carriers will suddenly clean up their act is naïve and completely contradicts everything we know about misconduct (see https://lnkd.in/gAH8cHVK). Will heightened enforcement cause some carriers to self-select non-compliant drivers off the road? Absolutely. Will all exit? Absolutely not. Implication: every recent strong expansionary pricing cycle in the dry van truckload sector has been driven primarily by sustained increases in demand. While restrictions in supply can compound this, greater enforcement of driver licensing will, by itself, not be enough to shift the dry van TL sector into the type of expansionary pricing cycle we saw in the 2nd half of 2017. #supplychain #freight #trucking #logistics #transportation

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3 ways to move freight. Only one gives you control. ❌ Legacy LTL: unpredictable, multi-terminal chaos ✅ FTL: reliable, not cost effective for LTL 🔄 Direct Load: one truck, one plan, live ETAs Watch the difference in 15 seconds. 👇 Comment CONTROL and we’ll send the playbook. #DirectLoad #FTLexperience #LTLreimagined #SmartFreight #FreightTech #ControlNotChaos #WARP #STBGROUP

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