
May 16, 2025
Crack the Code: Predicting LTL Demand
The trucking industry experiences regular shifts in capacity, demand, and costs, which affect freight brokers, shippers, and carriers—especially when transitioning between Truckload and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) markets.
This white paper builds on industry research, providing actionable insights for shippers, including strategies to anticipate shifts in LTL demand, optimize rate negotiations, enhance network planning, and improve overall operational efficiency.
This guide breaks down predictive strategies, explains the impact of critical trucking metrics, and offers recommendations to make decision-making easier. Shippers can use these insights to stay ahead of market changes, cut risks, and save money.