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Less-than-Truckload Market Size & Trends:
The global Less-than-truckload market size was estimated at USD 216.68 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2024 to 2030. The growth of regional distribution centers and micro-fulfillment hubs has led to higher demand for LTL services, which enable the movement of goods across shorter distances and in smaller quantities. The growth of e-commerce and digital marketplaces has fundamentally changed consumer expectations. Consumers now expect fast, flexible, and reliable delivery options. Less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, due to their ability to consolidate smaller shipments, offer a cost-effective and efficient way to meet these demands, particularly for last-mile and regional deliveries.
Urbanization trends have significantly impacted the Less-than-truckload (LTL) market positively. As cities grow and expand, the demand for efficient intra-city and regional freight delivery is increasing. LTL carriers are positioned to handle deliveries in urban areas where full truckload services may not be cost-efficient or practical. Furthermore, with the rise of online shopping, there has been an increase in demand for smaller, more frequent shipments, which is perfectly suited for LTL services. Retailers and e-commerce companies such as Amazon.com, Inc. and Walmart Inc. are utilizing LTL to handle last-mile deliveries more efficiently.
With growing concerns about environmental impact, LTL carriers are prioritizing sustainability in their operations. Shippers are opting for LTL as a greener alternative to full truckload services since consolidating shipments reduces the number of trucks on the road, lowering carbon emissions. Furthermore, LTL companies are investing in electric vehicles (EVs), fuel-efficient fleets, and alternative fuel technologies to meet sustainable goals. Additionally, smart routing and optimization technologies are minimizing empty miles and reducing fuel consumptions.
The reliance on third-party logistics (3PL) providers has increased significantly within the LTL space. Many businesses outsource their logistics needs to 3PLs to streamline operations, optimize shipping costs, and gain access to broader carrier networks. This trend is driving the demand for LTL services, as 3PLs often utilize LTL to transport partial loads for multiple clients. Less-than-truckload (LTL) provides a cost-effective solution for companies that do not need to ship full truckloads. By sharing trailer space with other shippers, businesses can reduce freight costs significantly. This is particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to optimize their shipping expenses.
The emergence of digital freight matching platforms is transforming the way LTL careers to connect with shippers. These platforms allow shippers to find LTL carriers with available capacity in real-time, optimizing trailer utilization and reducing empty miles. Furthermore, automation in LTL warehouses is improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs. Automated storage and retrieval systems, and sorting robots are streamlining the handling of LTL freight, further driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Global Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global Less-than-truckload market report based on type, capacity, destination, and region:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
- Long-haul Carriers
- Superregional Carriers
- Regional Carriers
- Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
- Light LTL Volume
- Heavy LTL Volume
- Destination Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
- Domestic
- International
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- India
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Industry Challenges
- 3.4. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)
- 4.3. Long-haul Carriers
- 4.3.1. Long-haul Carriers Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 4.4. Superregional Carriers
- 4.4.1. Superregional Carriers Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 4.5. Regional Carriers
- 4.5.1. Regional Carriers Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Capacity Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Capacity Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Light LTL Volume
- 5.3.1. Light LTL Volume Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Heavy LTL Volume
- 5.4.1. Heavy LTL Volume Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Destination Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Destination Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Domestic
- 6.3.1. Domestic Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. International
- 6.4.1. International Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Share, By Region, 2023 & 2030, USD Billion
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.2. North America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.3. North America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.4. North America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1. U.S. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.2. U.S. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.3. U.S. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.5.4. U.S. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1. Canada Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.2. Canada Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.3. Canada Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.6.4. Canada Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1. Mexico Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.2. Mexico Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.3. Mexico Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.7.4. Mexico Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. Europe Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Europe Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Europe Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5. UK
- 7.3.5.1. UK Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.2. UK Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.3. UK Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5.4. UK Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6. Germany
- 7.3.6.1. Germany Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.2. Germany Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.3. Germany Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.6.4. Germany Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7. France
- 7.3.7.1. France Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.2. France Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.3. France Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.7.4. France Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1. China Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.2. China Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.3. China Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5.4. China Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Japan
- 7.4.6.1. Japan Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.2. Japan Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.3. Japan Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6.4. Japan Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. India
- 7.4.7.1. India Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.2. India Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.3. India Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7.4. India Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. South Korea
- 7.4.8.1. South Korea Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.2. South Korea Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.3. South Korea Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8.4. South Korea Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Australia
- 7.4.9.1. Australia Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.2. Australia Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.3. Australia Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9.4. Australia Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Latin America
- 7.5.1. Latin America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Latin America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Latin America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Latin America Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Brazil
- 7.5.5.1. Brazil Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.2. Brazil Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.3. Brazil Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5.4. Brazil Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Middle East and Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East and Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Middle East and Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Middle East and Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- 7.6.5.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.2. KSA Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.3. KSA Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5.4. KSA Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. UAE
- 7.6.6.1. UAE Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.2. UAE Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.3. UAE Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6.4. UAE Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. South Africa
- 7.6.7.1. South Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.2. South Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Type, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.3. South Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Capacity, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7.4. South Africa Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Destination, 2017 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Positioning
- 8.4. Company Market Share Analysis
- 8.5. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.6. Strategy Mapping
- 8.6.1. Expansion
- 8.6.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 8.6.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 8.6.4. New Product Launches
- 8.6.5. Research And Development
- 8.7. Company Profiles
- 8.7.1. ABF Freight
- 8.7.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.1.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.2. Central Transport
- 8.7.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.2.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.3. Challenger Motor Freight Inc.
- 8.7.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.3.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.4. Estes Express Line
- 8.7.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.4.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.5. FedEx Freight
- 8.7.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.5.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.6. Old Dominion Freight Line
- 8.7.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.6.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.7. R+L Carriers
- 8.7.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.7.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.8. Saia Inc
- 8.7.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.8.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.9. TFI International
- 8.7.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.9.4. Recent Developments
- 8.7.10. XPO
- 8.7.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 8.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7.10.4. Recent Developments