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ARTICLE · 27 FEBRUARY 2026

Take A Bite Out Of Your LTL Costs

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A new shipping model is challenging traditional Less-Than-Truckload — and the savings are real. As shipping methods and business models continue to evolve, companies are exploring new shipping solutions to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

United StatesTransport
Keith Jelinek
Keith Jelinek
Rick Maicki
Rick Maicki
David Tait
David Tait
Emily Warden
Emily Warden

Leveraging Emerging Multiparcel Shipping Services

Introduction

A new shipping model is challenging traditional Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) — and the savings are real. As shipping methods and business models continue to evolve, companies are exploring new shipping solutions to optimize logistics, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Historically, LTL shipments have been in a "pain point" for shippers, particularly with smaller LTL loads that attract charges at the low end of the rate table or incur annoying "minimums." Multi-parcel services have emerged as a flexible alternative to traditional LTL services offered by major carriers like UPS and FedEx. This paper examines the mechanics of multi-parcel services, their cost structures, and the advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional parcel shipping.

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