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Hi everyone, I wanted to share a retrospective on a 2-year project I led for a large logistics network (100+ terminals). We were hitting the limit of manual scheduling — trucks were frequently dispatched half-empty ("paying for air") or getting bottlenecked by last-minute overflows. We tried standard OR solvers, but they struggled with the dynamic nature of our network and the sheer volume of complex business rules. **Solution:** We ended up building a hierarchical system that combines AI (Reinforcement Learning) with Standard Math (Linear Programming). The task was split into two roles: Flow Manager (AI Agent): I trained a Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) system ...

Hello. I live in Michigan and bought a lot of three CRT monitors in Seattle. They need to be picked up between today and 2/22. I've tried UShip but nobody is giving me a quote. So I decided to get a freight quote via Freightquote and FedEx Priority is about $300, which is reasonable. However, I would need the monitors to be properly palletized for shipment and there's no way I could do it myself since I don't have a lot of time. Freightquote apparently works with Taskrabbit and I found someone who might be able to help palletize it. But are there any other services? Since the LTL companies don't pickup on weekends I have to get it picked up before or on Friday. I am...

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I have a potential buyer for my listing: [https://reverb.com/item/92391351-marshall-jcm25-50-silver-jubilee-model-2555-2-channel-100-watt-guitar-amp-head-and-cabinet-1987-1988-silver-with-travel-cases](https://reverb.com/item/92391351-marshall-jcm25-50-silver-jubilee-model-2555-2-channel-100-watt-guitar-amp-head-and-cabinet-1987-1988-silver-with-travel-cases) I've been searching for the past two days options on how and with whom to go for a US national LTL (Less than Truck Load) Ground Freight shipping. Outgoing from Zip TX 78557 to Zip DE 19701. I think both could fit on a 40x60 pallet with a 50in height, appox. Weighing about 250lbs. Went on UPS, which routes to the RXO site for q...

Hi everyone, I’m in the process of launching a freight forwarding company based in Germany (EU), operating via Frankfurt (FRA) — one of Europe’s major air cargo hubs. I’m looking to connect with US-based forwarders, brokers, and shippers who may need a reliable EU partner. Focus: • 🌡️ Temperature-controlled & time-critical shipments (pharma / biotech / medical) • ✈️ Air freight import/export (US ↔ EU) • ⚠️ Dangerous Goods (DGR handling & documentation) • 🚛 Road transport network across Europe (FTL / LTL) • 🧾 Customs clearance (import/export, transit, bonded handling) • 📦 Collection & final delivery throughout ...

What’s your opinion? Is LTL still slow? Are we heading a boom in freight? Or with all the problems with the economy. Are we going to stay like this? Thanks!!!

When it comes to road logistics, one of the most important decisions a business makes is choosing between **FTL (Full Truckload)** and **LTL (Less Than Truckload)**. At first glance, it looks simple. But in reality, this decision directly impacts your **cost, delivery timelines, risk exposure, and scalability**. Let’s break it down properly. # What Is FTL (Full Truckload)? FTL means you book the **entire truck** for your shipment. Even if the truck isn’t fully loaded, it moves exclusively for your cargo — from pickup to delivery — without sharing space. # When FTL Makes Sense: * Bulk shipments * High-value goods * Time-sensitive deliveries * Dedicated route movements * Man...

I arranged a B2B LTL shipment where my business was the consignee and our customer was the shipper. The shipment consisted of a single box I’m about 81” x 31” x 20”. it delivered yesterday without a pallet at which point I realized there was no conversation between me and the shipper about palletizing the box. Did I get lucky that TForce decided to accept my freight and deliver it or is palletization not as hard of a requirement as I had thought?

Reasons why I want to go no contact with my job: I was told I get paid enough for being one person with no mortgage to pay or kids to worry about. Not my skill. Not my experience. I have a generous amount of PTO but not authorized to take more than 2 days in a row off Promotions are breadcrumbed to you if a whisper of you wanting to leave is leaked. Popular way of making someone feel like they might miss an opportunity. We own another company that has such a revolving door for the shipping department. I pick up all the responsibilities remotely with no extra incentive each time. Bathroom time is a privilege. Any downtime is seen as an opportunity for a new responsibility, even if it�...

Hey truckers, I’d really love to see a proper LTL (Less Than Truckload) system added to ETS2 and ATS one day. Right now, as soon as you own your own trailer, everything feels like FTL only. You pick up one job, one shipper, one receiver, full trailer every single time. That’s cool, but also pretty limiting. It would be awesome to have a system where: You can accept multiple partial loads Pick up or drop off freight along the route Manage different delivery deadlines and priorities Actually feel like you’re running LTL or groupage operations, not just full truckloads 24/7 This would add a lot of realism, especially for players who enjoy planning, logistics, and not always hauling a full...

I’m wrapping up a job shortly and looking to ship materials from Calgary, AB → Toronto area. Just sanity-checking rates, I priced out a single pallet (48 × 48 × 48, \~50 lbs — basically placeholder numbers). The only Canadian option I’m seeing is XPO at \~$1,230 CAD on UShip. Out of curiosity, I priced Seattle, WA → Newark, NJ with similar dimensions/weight and got $446 USD (\~$610 CAD). That’s nearly double the cost to ship within Canada vs cross-country in the U.S. I get that the U.S. has way more freight density and competition, but this still feels insane for a single pallet. Am I missing some obvious Canadian carrier/broker options here, or is this just the re...

Hi, I’m a Dutch owner-operator with a Ford Transit (<3.5t) doing international transport (NL–DE–FR–ES). Which freight exchange/platform works best in Europe for vans / sprinters with decent rates? Any recommedations? Thanks!

Hey all, I work with a greenhouse farm in Lisbon, Maine (lettuce). We are trying to tighten up our Boston logistics and set up a consistent weekly run to the Boston Produce Terminal. We already do a backhaul down to Cheshire, CT with another Maine farm, and it has been a great “farms helping farms” setup. We are hoping to find something similar into Boston. We would pay our share of the freight. Does anyone here run to the Boston Produce Terminal weekly, or know a Maine-based carrier, distributor, or farm that does LTL (less than truckload)? Even a small weekly pallet situation to start would be helpful. Appreciate any leads or direction on who to call.

If you're new, I break down the top logistics stories of the past week. If you have any insights into the 3PL/Logistics industry, I'd love to hear from you. Let's get into it. # U.S. and India reach trade deal, tariffs drop immediately In a move that sent trade policy watchers scrambling for their calculators, President Trump announced a trade deal with India that takes effect *immediately*. **The details:** Following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs on India will drop from 25% to 18%. India will move to reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero. Modi also agreed to buy American products *"at a much higher...

If you're new, I break down the top logistics stories of the past week. If you have any insights into the 3PL/Logistics industry, I'd love to hear from you. Let's get into it. # U.S. and India reach trade deal, tariffs drop immediately In a move that sent trade policy watchers scrambling for their calculators, President Trump announced a trade deal with India that takes effect immediately. The details: Following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs on India will drop from 25% to 18%. India will move to reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero. Modi also agreed to buy American products "at a much higher level&...

If you're new, I break down the top logistics stories of the past week. If you have any insights into the 3PL/Logistics industry, I'd love to hear from you. Let's get into it. # U.S. and India reach trade deal, tariffs drop immediately In a move that sent trade policy watchers scrambling for their calculators, President Trump announced a trade deal with India that takes effect *immediately*. **The details:** Following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs on India will drop from 25% to 18%. India will move to reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero. Modi also agreed to buy American products *"at a much higher...

If you're new, I break down the top logistics stories of the past week. If you have any insights into the 3PL/Logistics industry, I'd love to hear from you. Let's get into it. # U.S. and India reach trade deal, tariffs drop immediately In a move that sent trade policy watchers scrambling for their calculators, President Trump announced a trade deal with India that takes effect *immediately*. **The details:** Following a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs on India will drop from 25% to 18%. India will move to reduce their tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero. Modi also agreed to buy American products *"at a much higher le...