The Academy's most-successful workshop: LTL Freight Transportation is coming to Connections 2014! This value-added half-day event features a seasoned panel of subject matter experts. They'll take you on a journey of discovery through the fundamentals of LTL operations, shipment profiles and LTL costing, LTL pricing structures and purchasing best practices. You'll gain insight on a shipment's movement – from pick-up to delivery – through an LTL network, presented in-class by Averitt Express Regional Vice President Kent Williams.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Fundamentals of LTL Operations
Get an in-depth view of LTL carrier operations including logistical and technological tools and methods, overviews of line haul, local terminal and break bulk operations and new service offerings in the LTL sector.
Shipment Profiles & LTL Costing
Analyze various shipment profiles to determine how their components impact carrier cost, learn how these profiles influence carrier pricing and examine the cost differences between national and regional carriers.
Averitt Express Overview
Follow a shipment through an LTL network from beginning to end and learn how technology is used to transport shipments efficiently.
Fundamentals of LTL Pricing & Procurement
Learn how shippers and carriers use pricing benchmarks, base rates, minimums and discounts. Explore data gathering, analysis, pricing, discounting and learn how leading shippers and 3PLs are working with LTL carriers to successfully purchase transportation and conduct freight bids.
| SPEAKERS: | David L. Miller, Founder & COO | Gnosis Management Group Danny Slaton. EVP, Business & Product Development | SMC³ Kent Williams, Regional VP | Averitt Express |