If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now.
In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role in the industry, but most are focused on executing shipments, not deeply analyzing your freight data, contract structures, and long-term pricing strategy.
At Global Logistics Inc., we are not an LTL broker. We are a fourth-party logistics partner made up of freight experts who are focused on one thing: improving your transportation program. That means digging into the details of your LTL pricing, identifying opportunities, and helping you secure better rates.
And right now, the opportunity is significant.
In nearly three decades of helping companies manage their transportation networks, we have never seen a more shipper-advantageous LTL environment than the one we’re experiencing today.
Rates are competitive. Capacity is available. And many carriers are actively looking to secure freight.
For companies willing to take a closer look at their LTL programs, this market presents a rare chance to drive meaningful savings.
Over the past few years, the LTL landscape has gone through major changes. Carrier networks have adjusted, demand patterns have shifted, and freight volumes in several sectors have softened.
When freight demand slows, carriers compete harder for shipments moving through their networks.
That shift gives shippers leverage.
Carriers become more open to negotiating pricing, adjusting discounts, and competing for freight. For companies that evaluate their programs in this environment, the potential for cost savings can be substantial.
Many companies assume their pricing is competitive because they negotiated discounts off a carrier tariff. Unfortunately, LTL pricing is rarely that simple.
Freight class, minimum charges, fuel surcharges, accessorials, lane density, and contract structures all impact what you ultimately pay for a shipment.
Two companies shipping very similar freight can end up with dramatically different costs depending on how their contracts are structured and how their freight moves through carrier networks.
Without a deep analysis of your shipment data, it is very difficult to know whether your current pricing is truly competitive.
Because carriers are actively competing for freight, shippers who evaluate their LTL programs today are often uncovering meaningful opportunities.
Many companies have not revisited their LTL pricing in years. Their contracts were negotiated in a completely different market environment.
Today’s conditions give those shippers the chance to reset their pricing and take advantage of the current market.
We are seeing companies reduce transportation spend, improve service performance, and strengthen their carrier mix simply by revisiting their LTL strategy.
At Global Logistics Inc., our role is very different from a traditional broker.
We operate as a neutral fourth-party logistics partner focused on optimizing your entire freight program. Our team analyzes historical shipment data, evaluates carrier contracts, and benchmarks pricing across multiple carriers.
From there, we help build a strategy that aligns with your freight profile and long-term goals.
Sometimes that means renegotiating with existing carriers. Other times it means introducing new carriers to create more competitive pricing. In many cases, it means restructuring how shipments move through your network entirely.
Our goal is always the same: reduce costs, improve service, and give our clients full visibility into their transportation network.
Transportation markets shift quickly. The shipper advantage we’re seeing today will not last forever.
Companies that take the time to evaluate their LTL programs now are putting themselves in position to lock in some of the most competitive pricing we’ve seen in years.
If you have not reviewed your LTL strategy recently, now is the time.
At GLI, we would welcome the opportunity to review your freight data and provide a benchmark analysis so you can see how your current pricing compares to the market.
You may find that the best LTL pricing you’ve ever had is still ahead of you.
If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now. In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role…
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If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now. In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role…
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If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now. In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role…
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