GITNUXREPORT 2025

Ltl Industry Statistics

Global LTL industry valued at $211.5 billion; North America dominates market growth.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Statistik: 80% of LTL carriers reported increased demand during peak seasons like Q4 and holiday periods

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Statistik: The average LTL shipment size has decreased by 5% over the past decade due to e-commerce growth and smaller parcel orders

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Statistik: 70% of LTL freight shippers prefer integrated logistics providers for end-to-end solutions, increasing reliance on comprehensive services

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Statistik: LTL carriers are increasingly investing in electric trucks, with approximately 10% of their fleet being electric by 2024

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Statistik: The average age of trucks in the LTL fleet is approximately 7 years, with ongoing replacement programs to improve fuel efficiency and emissions

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Statistik: Environmental sustainability initiatives have led 20% of LTL companies to invest in alternative fuels or emission reduction technologies

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Statistik: The global Less Than Truckload (LTL) market was valued at approximately $211.5 billion in 2022

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Statistik: The North American LTL industry accounts for over 50% of the global LTL market revenue

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Statistik: The average weight of LTL shipments is around 1500 pounds

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Statistik: LTL freight generates approximately 35% of total freight revenue in the US transportation sector

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Statistik: The number of LTL carriers in North America exceeds 350, with the top 25 carriers handling over 70% of the market share

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Statistik: Approximately 60% of LTL shipments are transported via truckload carriers, indicating high truck utilization

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Statistik: The adoption of freight management technology in LTL shipping increased by 45% between 2019 and 2023

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Statistik: LTL shipping accounts for approximately 18% of the overall freight transported in the US

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Statistik: The annual growth rate of the global LTL industry is projected to be 4.2% from 2023 to 2030

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Statistik: The US LTL industry employs over 300,000 people nationwide

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Statistik: The total number of LTL shipments in North America reached 182 million in 2022

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Statistik: Over 65% of LTL shipments are now managed using cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS)

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Statistik: The average freight bill for an LTL shipment in the US is around $450, varying by distance and freight class

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Statistik: LTL industry annual capital expenditure on fleet modernization is around $2 billion globally

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Statistik: Small LTL carriers with less than 50 trucks account for 45% of total LTL market volume, indicating fragmentation in the industry

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Statistik: The growth of regional LTL carriers is outpacing national carriers, with a 5% annual growth rate compared to 2% for larger players

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Statistik: The number of parcel and LTL shipments combined is projected to reach over 250 million annually in North America by 2025

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Statistik: LTL freight rates have increased by approximately 8% annually over the past three years, mainly due to rising fuel costs and driver shortages

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Statistik: The market share of the top 10 LTL carriers in North America totals over 60%, indicating a concentrated industry

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Statistik: E-commerce growth has increased the volume of smaller, more frequent LTL shipments by about 12% annually

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Statistik: Cross-border LTL shipments between US, Canada, and Mexico represent about 25% of total LTL volume in North America, indicating significant international trade

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Statistik: 40% of LTL carriers operate within a regional scope, highlighting their importance in local and regional distribution networks

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Statistik: The total number of LTL terminals and hubs across North America exceeds 1,200, facilitating dense network connectivity

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Statistik: The global LTL industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2023 to 2030, driven by e-commerce and supply chain globalization

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Statistik: The average LTL delivery time improved by 15% over the past five years due to technological advancements

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Statistik: The cost per hundredweight for LTL services in the US averages around $20, depending on distance and freight class

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Statistik: Technological integration in LTL shipment tracking has increased customer satisfaction scores by 25%

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Statistik: The use of predictive analytics in LTL has improved delivery accuracy by 12%

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Statistik: LTL carriers report a 10% reduction in lost or damaged goods due to improved packaging and handling protocols

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Statistik: The proportion of backhaul loads in LTL transportation is approximately 45%, helping optimize fleet utilization

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Statistik: The average dwell time at docks for LTL pickups or deliveries is approximately 45 minutes, decreased by 10 minutes from previous years

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Statistik: 55% of LTL shippers utilize real-time shipment tracking systems, improving supply chain transparency

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Statistik: The average time to complete a typical LTL delivery route is about 3 days, with regional routes being faster

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Statistik: LTL carrier insurance costs account for approximately 2% of total operating expenses, driven by the high value of freight and liability risks

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Statistik: The adoption of robotics and automation in LTL warehouses has risen by 30% over the past five years, enhancing sorting efficiency

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Statistik: The average freight charge per mile in the LTL industry is approximately $2.50, with regional routes being higher than long-haul due to complexity

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Statistik: LTL industry fuel consumption accounts for roughly 15% of total operating costs, emphasizing the importance of fuel management strategies

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Statistik: Customer satisfaction for LTL services has increased by 18% over the past four years, largely due to improved communication and tracking

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Statistik: The average handling time at distribution centers for LTL freight has decreased by 12% due to process improvements

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Statistik: Industry analysts predict that integration of AI will optimize route planning and reduce fuel costs in LTL trucking by up to 15% within the next five years

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Statistik: The proportion of LTL shipments utilizing specialized equipment (e.g., temperature-controlled or hazardous materials) is approximately 10%, reflecting the industry’s handling of sensitive goods

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Key Highlights

Statistik: The global Less Than Truckload (LTL) market was valued at approximately $211.5 billion in 2022
Statistik: The North American LTL industry accounts for over 50% of the global LTL market revenue
Statistik: The average weight of LTL shipments is around 1500 pounds
Statistik: LTL freight generates approximately 35% of total freight revenue in the US transportation sector
Statistik: The number of LTL carriers in North America exceeds 350, with the top 25 carriers handling over 70% of the market share
Statistik: The average LTL delivery time improved by 15% over the past five years due to technological advancements
Statistik: Approximately 60% of LTL shipments are transported via truckload carriers, indicating high truck utilization
Statistik: The adoption of freight management technology in LTL shipping increased by 45% between 2019 and 2023
Statistik: LTL shipping accounts for approximately 18% of the overall freight transported in the US
Statistik: The annual growth rate of the global LTL industry is projected to be 4.2% from 2023 to 2030
Statistik: The cost per hundredweight for LTL services in the US averages around $20, depending on distance and freight class
Statistik: The US LTL industry employs over 300,000 people nationwide
Statistik: 80% of LTL carriers reported increased demand during peak seasons like Q4 and holiday periods

The LTL industry is surging into a new era of growth and innovation, with a global market valued at over $211 billion and North America dominating more than half of this booming sector.

Customer Trends and Market Preferences

Statistik: 80% of LTL carriers reported increased demand during peak seasons like Q4 and holiday periods
Statistik: The average LTL shipment size has decreased by 5% over the past decade due to e-commerce growth and smaller parcel orders
Statistik: 70% of LTL freight shippers prefer integrated logistics providers for end-to-end solutions, increasing reliance on comprehensive services

Customer Trends and Market Preferences Interpretation

As LTL carriers navigate a holiday-driven surge, slimming shipment sizes fueled by e-commerce, and a growing shift toward integrated logistics, they’re proving that adaptability is the true freight of the industry’s future.

Environmental Sustainability and Regulations

Statistik: LTL carriers are increasingly investing in electric trucks, with approximately 10% of their fleet being electric by 2024
Statistik: The average age of trucks in the LTL fleet is approximately 7 years, with ongoing replacement programs to improve fuel efficiency and emissions
Statistik: Environmental sustainability initiatives have led 20% of LTL companies to invest in alternative fuels or emission reduction technologies

Environmental Sustainability and Regulations Interpretation

As LTL carriers pivot towards greener horizons—with around 10% of their fleet electrified, aging trucks being replaced for efficiency, and one-fifth embracing sustainable technologies—it's clear that the industry is steering towards a more eco-conscious future while balancing the demands of freight mobility.

Market Overview and Industry Size

Statistik: The global Less Than Truckload (LTL) market was valued at approximately $211.5 billion in 2022
Statistik: The North American LTL industry accounts for over 50% of the global LTL market revenue
Statistik: The average weight of LTL shipments is around 1500 pounds
Statistik: LTL freight generates approximately 35% of total freight revenue in the US transportation sector
Statistik: The number of LTL carriers in North America exceeds 350, with the top 25 carriers handling over 70% of the market share
Statistik: Approximately 60% of LTL shipments are transported via truckload carriers, indicating high truck utilization
Statistik: The adoption of freight management technology in LTL shipping increased by 45% between 2019 and 2023
Statistik: LTL shipping accounts for approximately 18% of the overall freight transported in the US
Statistik: The annual growth rate of the global LTL industry is projected to be 4.2% from 2023 to 2030
Statistik: The US LTL industry employs over 300,000 people nationwide
Statistik: The total number of LTL shipments in North America reached 182 million in 2022
Statistik: Over 65% of LTL shipments are now managed using cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS)
Statistik: The average freight bill for an LTL shipment in the US is around $450, varying by distance and freight class
Statistik: LTL industry annual capital expenditure on fleet modernization is around $2 billion globally
Statistik: Small LTL carriers with less than 50 trucks account for 45% of total LTL market volume, indicating fragmentation in the industry
Statistik: The growth of regional LTL carriers is outpacing national carriers, with a 5% annual growth rate compared to 2% for larger players
Statistik: The number of parcel and LTL shipments combined is projected to reach over 250 million annually in North America by 2025
Statistik: LTL freight rates have increased by approximately 8% annually over the past three years, mainly due to rising fuel costs and driver shortages
Statistik: The market share of the top 10 LTL carriers in North America totals over 60%, indicating a concentrated industry
Statistik: E-commerce growth has increased the volume of smaller, more frequent LTL shipments by about 12% annually
Statistik: Cross-border LTL shipments between US, Canada, and Mexico represent about 25% of total LTL volume in North America, indicating significant international trade
Statistik: 40% of LTL carriers operate within a regional scope, highlighting their importance in local and regional distribution networks
Statistik: The total number of LTL terminals and hubs across North America exceeds 1,200, facilitating dense network connectivity
Statistik: The global LTL industry is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% from 2023 to 2030, driven by e-commerce and supply chain globalization

Market Overview and Industry Size Interpretation

With the global LTL market valued at over $211 billion and North America dominating over half of this revenue, it's clear that while industry fragmentation and rising rates—climb-approximately 8% annually—pose challenges, tech-savvy regional carriers and e-commerce growth are fueling a steady 4.2% global expansion, making LTL a freight industry freight train that’s hard to slow down.

Operational Efficiency and Logistics Performance

Statistik: The average LTL delivery time improved by 15% over the past five years due to technological advancements
Statistik: The cost per hundredweight for LTL services in the US averages around $20, depending on distance and freight class
Statistik: Technological integration in LTL shipment tracking has increased customer satisfaction scores by 25%
Statistik: The use of predictive analytics in LTL has improved delivery accuracy by 12%
Statistik: LTL carriers report a 10% reduction in lost or damaged goods due to improved packaging and handling protocols
Statistik: The proportion of backhaul loads in LTL transportation is approximately 45%, helping optimize fleet utilization
Statistik: The average dwell time at docks for LTL pickups or deliveries is approximately 45 minutes, decreased by 10 minutes from previous years
Statistik: 55% of LTL shippers utilize real-time shipment tracking systems, improving supply chain transparency
Statistik: The average time to complete a typical LTL delivery route is about 3 days, with regional routes being faster
Statistik: LTL carrier insurance costs account for approximately 2% of total operating expenses, driven by the high value of freight and liability risks
Statistik: The adoption of robotics and automation in LTL warehouses has risen by 30% over the past five years, enhancing sorting efficiency
Statistik: The average freight charge per mile in the LTL industry is approximately $2.50, with regional routes being higher than long-haul due to complexity
Statistik: LTL industry fuel consumption accounts for roughly 15% of total operating costs, emphasizing the importance of fuel management strategies
Statistik: Customer satisfaction for LTL services has increased by 18% over the past four years, largely due to improved communication and tracking
Statistik: The average handling time at distribution centers for LTL freight has decreased by 12% due to process improvements
Statistik: Industry analysts predict that integration of AI will optimize route planning and reduce fuel costs in LTL trucking by up to 15% within the next five years
Statistik: The proportion of LTL shipments utilizing specialized equipment (e.g., temperature-controlled or hazardous materials) is approximately 10%, reflecting the industry’s handling of sensitive goods

Operational Efficiency and Logistics Performance Interpretation

Thanks to technological innovations driving a 15% reduction in delivery times and a 25% boost in customer satisfaction, the LTL industry is proving that with smart tools, freight carriers can deliver not just goods but also reliability and efficiency on time—though with costs averaging $20 per hundredweight and a-savvy use of predictive analytics, it's clear that staying ahead requires more than just a speedy shipment.