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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

LTL, or Less-Than-Truckload shipping, represents the transport of freight that doesn’t require an entire truck’s space. formerly known as YRC Freight, sent shockwaves throughout the transportation industry due to its dominant position. The bankruptcy of Yellow Corp., The company had witnessed multiple transformations in its journey.

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LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

Yellow Transportation was founded in 1924 by A.J. purchased Roadway in 2003. Reddaway became a part of YRC Worldwide in 2005. Reddaway became a part of YRC Worldwide in 2005. Holland became a part of YRC Worldwide in 2005. Yellow Transportation and Roadway formally merged to create YRC Worldwide in 2009.

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Conscious Clothing? Why Fashion's Going Green

Material Handling & Logistics

Nearly twice as much apparel was sold in 2017 than in 2003. It tried again in 2005, when it collaborated with Stella McCartney, and in spring 2010, launched its first Conscious Collection. These brands have very good reasons to take these steps and highlight them in their messaging to customers.

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LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight

The Logistics of Logistics

Now, UPS has aggressively grown into freight and other transportation solutions through a series of strategic acquisitions. The latest addition to this portfolio includes LTL and truckload freight services, which complements UPS’s global capabilities to provide customers a single source for multiple modes of transportation.