LTL201: The Fundamentals of LTL

This course takes you through the development of general transportation modes and how the need for less than truckload service developed. Learn how the markets and players today evolved from railroad and horse and carriage delivery to the local, regional, and national LTL transportation networks developed. Discover the “why” behind tariffs and the role contracting plays in moving freight. Finally, learn about the different operational roles involved in moving LTL freight through a carrier’s network, and issues the industry is facing. Learning outcomes: • Summarize how LTL evolved as a highway transportation service; • Recall key terms used in LTL; • Breakdown key players in LTL & how they shape LTL transportation services; • Define the different carrier types and their relevance to LTL; • Identify key operational roles; • Explain the LTL shipping process; • Learn how to communicate with your LTL partner; • Describe the factors influencing shipper and carrier of choice designations;