GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Ltl Industry Statistics

Majority of LTL industry adopts remote work, boosting productivity and employee satisfaction.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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72% of LTL companies reported cost savings after implementing remote work policies

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49% of logistics decision-makers see reduced overhead costs as a benefit of remote work

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67% of logistics managers believe that remote work reduces overall office costs

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44% of LTL companies experienced a reduction in facility-related expenses

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67% of LTL industry employees prefer flexible working hours over traditional schedules

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39% of freight companies utilized virtual collaboration tools more frequently during 2023

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55% of LTL companies increased digital communication tools to support hybrid models

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41% of LTL industry employees started using virtual reality tools for remote training in 2023

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40% of freight companies adopted cloud-based management platforms to facilitate remote work

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38% of LTL fleet operations reported implementing remote fleet management tools in 2023

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31% of logistics firms reported challenges with technology integration for remote operations

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46% of logistics companies invested in collaboration software for remote teams

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32% of freight companies experienced delays due to remote tech implementation issues

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35% of freight operations managers reported a reduction in on-site safety incidents with remote monitoring

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50% of freight companies utilized AI-driven analytics to facilitate remote supply chain decision making

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30% of freight companies experienced technological integration problems with remote work tools

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37% of employee training sessions in logistics shifted to virtual platforms in 2023

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54% of logistics companies cited improved data sharing as a benefit of remote collaboration

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49% of freight service providers increased their use of digital signatures for remote transactions

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56% of logistics companies used remote access management solutions to protect sensitive data

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58% of LTL industry companies plan to expand remote work options in the next year

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45% of logistics managers believe hybrid work models increase employee productivity

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54% of logistics firms experienced an increase in employee retention after adopting hybrid work models

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48% of LTL workers reported a better work-life balance with remote options

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37% of industry decision-makers intend to permanently shift to hybrid work post-pandemic

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60% of LTL companies faced challenges in implementing effective remote management

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44% of customer service roles in the LTL industry transitioned to remote setups in 2023

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51% of logistics employees believe remote work improves job satisfaction

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28% of LTL companies increased investment in cybersecurity for remote work

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33% of LTL drivers reported working remotely part-time during non-driving hours

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62% of freight brokerages have adopted hybrid work policies for their administrative staff

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70% of logistics managers see remote work as a way to attract younger talent

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49% of industry workers believe remote work reduces commuting time significantly

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64% of logistics firms reported improved employee morale after adopting hybrid models

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52% of logistics companies have seen increased operational efficiency with remote teams

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29% of LTL industry managers cite challenges with maintaining team communication remotely

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61% of LTL companies reported an increase in remote work-friendly job postings

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43% of employees in the LTL industry feel that hybrid work arrangements lead to better safety protocols

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57% of logistics sector HR departments increased remote hiring efforts

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65% of LTL company executives view remote work as a factor in reducing employee burnout

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70% of industry survey respondents plan to increase remote work policies for support staff

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59% of workers in the LTL industry prefer hybrid models over fully remote roles

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47% of LTL companies provided virtual onboarding processes for new hires in 2023

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53% of freight brokers believe remote work improves customer communication

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36% of LTL companies reported cybersecurity concerns related to remote access

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69% of logistics employees engaged in remote work reported higher job flexibility satisfaction

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55% of LTL companies saw an increase in remote work applications in 2023

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44% of industry leaders believe remote work has the potential to drastically change logistics operations long-term

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53% of logistics firms reported a need for new remote leadership skills

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74% of logistics HR managers view remote work as essential to attracting millennials and Gen Z workers

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41% of transportation companies increased their remote work policies during 2023

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60% of LTL companies faced logistical and technical challenges in supporting remote work

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56% of industry employees reported improved digital skills due to remote work training programs

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65% of logistics firms reported an increase in remote project collaboration in 2023

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49% of LTL industry businesses believe remote work can aid in disaster preparedness planning

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66% of logistics recruiters consider remote work experience a key factor in hiring decisions

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58% of logistics companies are planning to redesign office space to support hybrid work

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61% of industry workers feel that remote work improves overall job satisfaction

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43% of logistics organizations reported a rise in remote employee onboarding efficiency

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61% of LTL companies increased investments in remote collaboration tools during 2023

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54% of employees in the LTL sector feel remote work helps them better manage personal health

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49% of supply chain professionals believe remote work leads to better problem-solving due to flexible schedules

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69% of logistics HR managers report a need for ongoing remote leadership development programs

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55% of employees working remotely in the LTL industry reported feeling more committed to their company

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42% of LTL companies adopted virtual team-building activities to enhance remote employee engagement

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50% of logistics organizations foresee a permanent increase in remote work adoption post-2023

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63% of industry survey respondents believe remote work enhances operational resilience

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58% of freight brokers reported increased productivity after shifting to remote work

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66% of logistics managers view remote work as a key factor in reducing physical infrastructure requirements

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36% of logistics professionals reported difficulties in tracking remote team performance

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61% of LTL firms consider remote work an important part of their long-term strategic planning

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69% of logistics employees report that remote work options have improved their ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities

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Key Highlights

58% of LTL industry companies plan to expand remote work options in the next year
45% of logistics managers believe hybrid work models increase employee productivity
67% of LTL industry employees prefer flexible working hours over traditional schedules
72% of LTL companies reported cost savings after implementing remote work policies
39% of freight companies utilized virtual collaboration tools more frequently during 2023
54% of logistics firms experienced an increase in employee retention after adopting hybrid work models
48% of LTL workers reported a better work-life balance with remote options
37% of industry decision-makers intend to permanently shift to hybrid work post-pandemic
60% of LTL companies faced challenges in implementing effective remote management
44% of customer service roles in the LTL industry transitioned to remote setups in 2023
51% of logistics employees believe remote work improves job satisfaction
28% of LTL companies increased investment in cybersecurity for remote work
33% of LTL drivers reported working remotely part-time during non-driving hours

As remote and hybrid work revolutionizes the Less Than Truckload (LTL) industry, with over half of companies planning to expand flexible work options in the coming year and 72% of employees preferring such arrangements, the logistics sector is experiencing a transformative shift that promises increased productivity, cost savings, and improved employee satisfaction.

Cost Management and Savings

72% of LTL companies reported cost savings after implementing remote work policies
49% of logistics decision-makers see reduced overhead costs as a benefit of remote work
67% of logistics managers believe that remote work reduces overall office costs
44% of LTL companies experienced a reduction in facility-related expenses

Cost Management and Savings Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of LTL companies reporting cost savings from remote work and nearly half noting reduced overhead, the logistics industry is swiftly realizing that embracing remote and hybrid models isn’t just a trend—it's a strategic route to trimming the freight and facility fat from their budgets.

Employee Preferences and Satisfaction

67% of LTL industry employees prefer flexible working hours over traditional schedules

Employee Preferences and Satisfaction Interpretation

With 67% of LTL industry employees favoring flexible hours, it’s clear that even in freight, the shift toward work-life harmony is driving the road to a more adaptable logistics landscape.

Technology Adoption and Virtual Collaboration

39% of freight companies utilized virtual collaboration tools more frequently during 2023
55% of LTL companies increased digital communication tools to support hybrid models
41% of LTL industry employees started using virtual reality tools for remote training in 2023
40% of freight companies adopted cloud-based management platforms to facilitate remote work
38% of LTL fleet operations reported implementing remote fleet management tools in 2023
31% of logistics firms reported challenges with technology integration for remote operations
46% of logistics companies invested in collaboration software for remote teams
32% of freight companies experienced delays due to remote tech implementation issues
35% of freight operations managers reported a reduction in on-site safety incidents with remote monitoring
50% of freight companies utilized AI-driven analytics to facilitate remote supply chain decision making
30% of freight companies experienced technological integration problems with remote work tools
37% of employee training sessions in logistics shifted to virtual platforms in 2023
54% of logistics companies cited improved data sharing as a benefit of remote collaboration
49% of freight service providers increased their use of digital signatures for remote transactions
56% of logistics companies used remote access management solutions to protect sensitive data

Technology Adoption and Virtual Collaboration Interpretation

In 2023, as the LTL industry embraced digital transformation—ranging from virtual reality training to AI analytics—overcoming tech integration hurdles became as vital as the innovations themselves, proving that remote work in freight isn't just a trend but a strategic freight forwarder’s necessity, despite occasional logjams.

Workforce Flexibility and Remote Work

58% of LTL industry companies plan to expand remote work options in the next year
45% of logistics managers believe hybrid work models increase employee productivity
54% of logistics firms experienced an increase in employee retention after adopting hybrid work models
48% of LTL workers reported a better work-life balance with remote options
37% of industry decision-makers intend to permanently shift to hybrid work post-pandemic
60% of LTL companies faced challenges in implementing effective remote management
44% of customer service roles in the LTL industry transitioned to remote setups in 2023
51% of logistics employees believe remote work improves job satisfaction
28% of LTL companies increased investment in cybersecurity for remote work
33% of LTL drivers reported working remotely part-time during non-driving hours
62% of freight brokerages have adopted hybrid work policies for their administrative staff
70% of logistics managers see remote work as a way to attract younger talent
49% of industry workers believe remote work reduces commuting time significantly
64% of logistics firms reported improved employee morale after adopting hybrid models
52% of logistics companies have seen increased operational efficiency with remote teams
29% of LTL industry managers cite challenges with maintaining team communication remotely
61% of LTL companies reported an increase in remote work-friendly job postings
43% of employees in the LTL industry feel that hybrid work arrangements lead to better safety protocols
57% of logistics sector HR departments increased remote hiring efforts
65% of LTL company executives view remote work as a factor in reducing employee burnout
70% of industry survey respondents plan to increase remote work policies for support staff
59% of workers in the LTL industry prefer hybrid models over fully remote roles
47% of LTL companies provided virtual onboarding processes for new hires in 2023
53% of freight brokers believe remote work improves customer communication
36% of LTL companies reported cybersecurity concerns related to remote access
69% of logistics employees engaged in remote work reported higher job flexibility satisfaction
55% of LTL companies saw an increase in remote work applications in 2023
44% of industry leaders believe remote work has the potential to drastically change logistics operations long-term
53% of logistics firms reported a need for new remote leadership skills
74% of logistics HR managers view remote work as essential to attracting millennials and Gen Z workers
41% of transportation companies increased their remote work policies during 2023
60% of LTL companies faced logistical and technical challenges in supporting remote work
56% of industry employees reported improved digital skills due to remote work training programs
65% of logistics firms reported an increase in remote project collaboration in 2023
49% of LTL industry businesses believe remote work can aid in disaster preparedness planning
66% of logistics recruiters consider remote work experience a key factor in hiring decisions
58% of logistics companies are planning to redesign office space to support hybrid work
61% of industry workers feel that remote work improves overall job satisfaction
43% of logistics organizations reported a rise in remote employee onboarding efficiency
61% of LTL companies increased investments in remote collaboration tools during 2023
54% of employees in the LTL sector feel remote work helps them better manage personal health
49% of supply chain professionals believe remote work leads to better problem-solving due to flexible schedules
69% of logistics HR managers report a need for ongoing remote leadership development programs
55% of employees working remotely in the LTL industry reported feeling more committed to their company
42% of LTL companies adopted virtual team-building activities to enhance remote employee engagement
50% of logistics organizations foresee a permanent increase in remote work adoption post-2023
63% of industry survey respondents believe remote work enhances operational resilience
58% of freight brokers reported increased productivity after shifting to remote work
66% of logistics managers view remote work as a key factor in reducing physical infrastructure requirements
36% of logistics professionals reported difficulties in tracking remote team performance
61% of LTL firms consider remote work an important part of their long-term strategic planning
69% of logistics employees report that remote work options have improved their ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities

Workforce Flexibility and Remote Work Interpretation

As industry insiders praise remote work for boosting retention, morale, and adaptability, they also grapple with managing virtual teams and cybersecurity—reminding us that in logistics, as in life, moving forward requires both strategic planning and a digital ride-along.