Three in four organizations plan to use supply chain planning solutions at scale by 2025. Despite this, over 60% of logistics leaders cite workforce availability as a major constraint. The industry's performance data reveals a complex picture of high on-time delivery rates alongside persistent operational challenges.
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. transportation and warehousing sector accounted for 3.8% of total U.S. GDP in 2023 (Bureau of Economic Analysis)
- Transport labor costs increased to $15.1 billion in 2023 for truck transportation compensation (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation; series CES1021100002)
- U.S. on-highway diesel averaged $4.21 per gallon in 2022 (annual average EIA series)
- By 2025, 75% of organizations expect to use supply chain planning solutions at scale (Gartner prediction reported by Gartner press release)
- In 2024, 62% of logistics leaders identified workforce availability as a major constraint (Supply Chain Dive/industry survey of executives)
- In 2023, the global supply chain visibility software market was valued at $8.2 billion (MarketsandMarkets report)
- U.S. LTL carriers reported on-time delivery rates of 97% on average for standard service in 2023 (industry benchmarking by Logistics Management)
- Average claim cycle time for LTL damage claims was 28 days in 2023 (industry claims benchmarking reported by Supply Chain Dive)
- Order-to-delivery lead time reduction of 10% was achieved by firms implementing real-time transportation visibility (Gartner customer case benchmark)
- The global freight transportation CO2 emissions were about 8.1 gigatons in 2022 (IEA/EMM emissions estimates referenced in IEA report)
- Trucking accounts for about 19% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (IEA/Transport sector contribution estimate)
- As of 2024, California SB 270 (Clean Transportation Program) requires disclosure of emissions; covered entities face a 2024 implementation timeline (California legislative text summary)
- Warehousing and storage employment in the U.S. totaled 1.73 million in 2024 (employment level)
- Truck transportation employment in the U.S. totaled 1.42 million in 2024 (employment level)
- Railroad, pipeline, and water transportation combined paid $34.1 billion in benefits to employees in 2023 (compensation-related benefits total)
LTL operations are being shaped by rising labor costs, emissions scrutiny, and demand for real time visibility.
Related reading
01 · Category
Market Volume2 stats
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The U.S. transportation and warehousing sector accounted for 3.8% of total U.S. GDP in 2023 (Bureau of Economic Analysis)
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Transport labor costs increased to $15.1 billion in 2023 for truck transportation compensation (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation; series CES1021100002)
Interpretation
Market Volume Interpretation
From a market volume perspective, the U.S. transportation and warehousing sector contributed 3.8% of total GDP in 2023, and growing transport labor costs reached $15.1 billion in 2023, signaling continued scale and cost pressure in the LTL ecosystem.
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Cost Analysis1 stats
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U.S. on-highway diesel averaged $4.21per gallon in 2022 (annual average EIA series)
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
In 2022, the average U.S. on-highway diesel price of $4.21 per gallon underscored how fuel costs were a major driver of overall cost pressure in the LTL supply chain.
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Industry Trends7 stats
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By 2025, 75% of organizations expect to use supply chain planning solutions at scale (Gartner prediction reported by Gartner press release)
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In 2024, 62% of logistics leaders identified workforce availability as a major constraint (Supply Chain Dive/industry survey of executives)
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In 2023, the global supply chain visibility software market was valued at $8.2 billion (MarketsandMarkets report)
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The global logistics automation market size was $31.4 billion in 2023 (Fortune Business Insights report)
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The global freight forwarding market was $236.4 billion in 2023 (IMARC Group market research)
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A 2024 survey found 81% of shippers experienced supply chain disruptions in the prior 12 months (survey-reported disruption incidence)
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In 2022, freight trucks were responsible for 23% of U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions (trucking share of transport GHG)
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Industry trends in the LTL space are accelerating toward data-driven and automated operations, with 75% of organizations expected to use supply chain planning solutions at scale by 2025 and 81% of shippers reporting disruptions in the prior 12 months.
More related reading
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Performance Metrics7 stats
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U.S. LTL carriers reported on-time delivery rates of 97% on average for standard service in 2023 (industry benchmarking by Logistics Management)
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Average claim cycle time for LTL damage claims was 28 days in 2023 (industry claims benchmarking reported by Supply Chain Dive)
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Order-to-delivery lead time reduction of 10% was achieved by firms implementing real-time transportation visibility (Gartner customer case benchmark)
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Inventory carrying costs are commonly estimated at 20%–30% annually of inventory value (APICS/industry standard summarized by Gartner consumer materials)
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Warehousing pick accuracy averaged 99% in best-in-class operations (Warehouse Education & Research Council/industry benchmark)
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U.S. truck driver hours were 72% of total trucking productivity in 2023 operations benchmarks (industry study by ACT Research summarized by Logistics Management)
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Automation can improve warehouse throughput by 20%–30% in peer-reviewed operations research studies (systematic review published in IEEE Access)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Performance in the LTL supply chain is improving and stabilizing, with on time delivery averaging 97% in 2023, while operational excellence shows up in 99% pick accuracy and faster order to delivery lead times by 10% through real time visibility.
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Sustainability & Compliance5 stats
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The global freight transportation CO2 emissions were about 8.1 gigatons in 2022 (IEA/EMM emissions estimates referenced in IEA report)
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Trucking accounts for about 19% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (IEA/Transport sector contribution estimate)
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As of 2024, California SB 270 (Clean Transportation Program) requires disclosure of emissions; covered entities face a 2024 implementation timeline (California legislative text summary)
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FMCSA data show 2023 had 1.6 million driver-related violations (FMCSA enforcement data)
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FMCSA 2023 data show 64% of carriers had at least one violation in compliance reviews (FMCSA compliance review analytics)
Interpretation
Sustainability & Compliance Interpretation
With trucking driving about 19% of global energy-related CO2 emissions and California SB 270 requiring emissions disclosure by 2024, the sustainability focus is intensifying while FMCSA data show 64% of carriers had at least one violation in 2023 compliance reviews, underscoring that LTL supply chains must improve both emissions transparency and safety compliance at the same time.
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Labor & Costs3 stats
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Warehousing and storage employment in the U.S. totaled 1.73 million in 2024 (employment level)
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Truck transportation employment in the U.S. totaled 1.42 million in 2024 (employment level)
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Railroad, pipeline, and water transportation combined paid $34.1 billion in benefits to employees in 2023 (compensation-related benefits total)
Interpretation
Labor & Costs Interpretation
In the Labor & Costs category, the U.S. logistics workforce remains sizable with 1.73 million warehousing and storage jobs and 1.42 million truck transportation jobs in 2024, while transportation workers also received $34.1 billion in employee benefits in 2023, underscoring that labor is a major and continuing cost driver in LTL supply chains.
report visual · Breakdown
LTL performance & disruption snapshot
A quick look at how LTL carriers perform operationally while disruptions remain a widespread shipper experience.
81%
A 2024 survey found 81% of shippers experienced supply chain disruptions in the prior 12 months (survey-reported disrupt
19%
Trucking accounts for about 19% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (IEA/Transport sector contribution estimate)
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