LTL Monthly Cost per Hundred Weight Aggregate (LTL)

WHAT IS IT?

The LTL dataset provides monthly national and regional pricing benchmarks for less-than-truckload shipments, offering a standardized view into a market that is often difficult to measure consistently. Built as a weighted average cost per hundred weight (CWT), it focuses specifically on palletized freight to isolate base rate trends.

Coverage includes both national and key regional aggregates:

  • United States (USA)
  • Northeast (URNE)
  • West Coast (URWT)
  • Midwest (URMW)
  • Southwest (URSW)
  • Southeast (URSE)

By excluding fuel and accessorials, this dataset provides a cleaner view of underlying LTL pricing movement without external cost noise.

WHO IS INTERESTED?

  • Shippers managing LTL networks looking to benchmark costs across regions
  • 3PLs and brokers supporting LTL procurement and pricing strategies
  • Carriers monitoring regional pricing trends and positioning capacity
  • Procurement and finance teams building budgets and evaluating cost changes over time
  • Analysts seeking a consistent, normalized view of LTL pricing dynamics

WHAT DOES IT TELL ME?

The LTL dataset provides a directional view of pricing across both national and regional markets, helping you understand how LTL rates are trending over time. By focusing on cost per hundred weight and removing fuel and accessorial variability, it highlights true base rate movement across the network.

With this dataset, you can:

  • Benchmark your LTL costs against national and regional averages
  • Identify where pricing pressure is increasing or easing across regions
  • Track market trends to better time contract negotiations and adjustments
  • Compare regional dynamics to understand where costs may diverge

It gives you a more consistent and actionable way to evaluate LTL pricing, supporting better planning, budgeting, and procurement decisions.

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Related Topics

Accepted SONAR Truckload Volume Index (ASTVI, ASTVIV, ASTVIR)

SONAR TRAC (Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium) Spot Rates

SONAR Bulk Truckload Rate (BULK)

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