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Looking Beyond the Lowest LTL Rate Insights from Patrick Felton, Director of LTL Operations Choosing an LTL carrier based solely on the lowest quoted rate can be misleading. While the upfront savings may look attractive, accessorial charges, invoice discrepancies, claims, and service issues can quickly increase the total cost of the shipment. The lowest rate doesn't always deliver the best value. Factors such as billing accuracy, claims performance, transit reliability, and customer service often have a greater impact on overall transportation costs than the initial quote. A strong LTL strategy looks beyond the rate sheet and focuses on total cost, service consistency, and long-term performance. Learn more about where hidden LTL costs can appear: https://hubs.li/Q04lrfvL0 #LTLShipping #FreightManagement #SupplyChain