Stop Paying LTL Rates That Were Never Negotiated for Your Business.
Most manufacturers and distributors are shipping LTL through brokerages and using outdated carrier contracts, with no benchmarking, no leverage, and no one watching freight once it leaves the dock.
GLI changes that. We negotiate LTL programs tailored to your specific freight profile, monitor every shipment from pickup to delivery, and ensure you are never paying more than you should.
GLI changes that. We negotiate LTL programs tailored to your specific freight profile, monitor every shipment from pickup to delivery, and ensure you are never paying more than you should.
Smarter LTL. Better Margins.
LTL freight is one of the biggest controllable cost lines in a manufacturer or distributor's operation and one of the most commonly mismanaged.
Most companies are either using carrier-published rates they never negotiated, working with a broker who set rates once and never revisited them, or juggling multiple carrier relationships with no central visibility.
GLI consolidates all of that into one managed LTL program: negotiated rates, real-time tracking, dedicated support, and a team that is paying attention to your freight even when you are not.
GLI consolidates all of that into one managed LTL program: negotiated rates, real-time tracking, dedicated support, and a team that is paying attention to your freight even when you are not.
Solutions Tailored To Your Needs
- Negotiated LTL RatesYour freight profile is not the same as anyone else's. The weight, density, lanes, and frequency of your shipments all affect what you should be paying. We negotiate LTL contracts built specifically around how your business ships, whether that is standard pallets, overlength freight, or hazmat. You get rates that reflect your actual volume and lanes, not a generic discount off a published tariff.
- GLI LTL MarketplaceQuote your negotiated rates alongside market rates in a single view and always book the most competitive option. Every shipment you move through our TMS has a dedicated Logistics Manager monitoring it from pickup to delivery. You are not booking blind and hoping for the best. Someone is watching.
- Volume LTLShipping larger loads that do not fill a full trailer? Volume LTL is often the most cost-effective option and it is an approach most companies never consider because their current setup does not surface it. We identify when volume LTL makes sense for your shipments and make sure you are not paying truckload rates for freight that does not need a full truck.
- Cargo InsuranceCarriers are increasingly pushing back on claims and the process of recovering losses through standard carrier liability is slow and often disappointing. Cargo insurance through GLI covers your shipments properly. You can quote and bind coverage in a few clicks through our TMS and if a claim happens, you can expect a resolution in as little as two weeks rather than months.
- eBOLsPaper bills of lading create errors, slow down billing, and make it harder to track what happened to a shipment when something goes wrong. Electronic bills of lading eliminate that friction. Every shipment has accurate, accessible documentation from the start, which means fewer disputes, faster billing, and a cleaner paper trail when you need it.
- ExpeditedWhen a shipment absolutely cannot be late, standard LTL transit times are not the answer. Our expedited options include courier services, dedicated trucks, and hotshot carriers for time-sensitive freight. You get the speed you need without having to figure out who to call or what it will cost.
Need Specialized LTL Services?
From standard palletized freight to white glove delivery, our carrier network covers the full range of LTL requirements. Auto-tracking notifications keep you and your customers informed at every stage. And because we have built relationships with carriers across all freight types, we can find the right option for unusual or difficult shipments that other brokers struggle to cover.
Connect Your Global Supply Chain With a Single Platform
Manage every LTL shipment from quote to delivery in one place. GLI+ gives you rate visibility, real-time tracking, cost analytics, and document management across all your carriers and all your modes. No more logging into multiple carrier portals. No more spreadsheets to track where things are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Less-than-truckload or LTL shipping covers freight that is too heavy for a parcel carrier but does not need an entire trailer. Shipments are typically palletized and share trailer space with other businesses' freight. Pricing is determined by a combination of weight, density, freight class, and the specific lanes you are shipping. For most manufacturers and distributors, LTL is one of the highest-spend freight modes and one of the areas with the most opportunity to reduce costs with the right program in place.
Once your account is set up, shipping LTL with GLI is straightforward. You enter your shipment details including dimensions, weight, freight class, origin and destination, and any special services required. Our TMS generates quotes from your negotiated rates alongside available market rates so you always book the best option. From there, a dedicated Logistics Manager monitors your shipment from pickup to delivery and is available if anything needs attention along the way. We can also ship LTL through email or phone.
Freight class is a standardized classification system that carriers use to determine how a shipment should be priced and handled. It is based on a combination of density, stowability, ease of handling, and liability. The class you ship under directly affects your rate, how carriers handle your freight, and how claims are calculated if something goes wrong. Getting freight class right matters. Misclassification is one of the most common sources of unexpected charges and billing disputes in LTL shipping.
Find out what your LTL is actually costing you.
Most manufacturers and distributors overpay on LTL for years before anyone shows them the data. Our free freight benchmark analysis looks at your current rates, your carriers, and your freight profile and tells you exactly where the opportunity is. No cost, no obligation, no surprises.