FreightCasts WHAT THE TRUCK?!? EP617 State of LTL in a post-Yellow world
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Aug 14, 2023 Kent Williams from Averitt Express discusses the post-Yellow world of LTL, while Aaron Peck addresses the aftermath of Yellow's closure. They explore the challenges faced by LTL carriers and how they are coping with the surge in business. Other topics include the shift to 'just in time' inventory management, running a small family-owned trucking company, and the impact of Yellow's closure on shippers and carriers.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Tractor Supply, Oliver Anthony, LTL Shipping, and a New Just-in-Time Service
01:39 • 3min
Shifting to 'Just in Time' Inventory Management
05:07 • 7min
The State of the LTL Industry Post-Yellow
12:00 • 13min
Challenges for Drivers in the Current Market and Company's Ability to Stay Fully Staffed
24:36 • 2min
Running a Small Family-Owned Trucking Company in a Niche Area
26:34 • 8min
The Impact of the Closure of a Major LTL Carrier
34:45 • 16min
Trucks, Airbags, Forklifts, and Accidents
50:35 • 8min