Description
Fundamentals of less-than-truckload (LTL) is the first course in SMC³'s five course LTL Online Education series. It was designed and written by LTL professionals for seasoned LTL professionals looking for a refresher and for new LTL professionals just starting their career in the industry. This course takes you through the development of general transportation and how the need for less than truckload transportation 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. 2025 Hybrid Session Dates and Topics: February 13 | Building Your Career in LTL, 2PM ET February 20 | LTL - The Process and How Money is Made and Lost, 2PM ET February 27 | Key Issues Facing LTL in 2025 and Beyond, 2PM ET
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