SPECIAL RATE $520! (reg $695) for non-members. Non-members automatically get discount.

SMC³ MEMBER RATE $370! (reg $495)
Use Code 202LIVE at checkout.
(must use an SMC³ member company email to get the discount)


THIS IS THE LIVE SESSION VERSION. You will be registered within the course to take part in live video seminars given by experts. Dates and topics below:

Oct 22 | “LTL Operations: Defining Functions, Roles, and the Cross-deck Operation” - 1pm EST (2 hours)
Oct 29 | “LTL Networks: Gaining Efficiencies from Pick-up to Delivery” - 1pm EST (2 hours)
Nov 5 | “LTL US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade” - 1pm EST (2 hours)
Nov 12| “Technology in an LTL Environment” - 1pm EST (2 hours)

Designed and written by LTL professionals for LTL professionals, SMC³’s LTL Operations course examines the essentials of LTL from four critical areas: Equipment, Facilities, Network & Technology. Whether working hands-on in a terminal environment or driving LTL business decisions as a shipper or a 3PL, we’ve developed this 8-hour, 8-module course to empower logistics and supply chain professionals to speak the language of LTL with a high level of confidence.

Guest Speakers Include:
Kevin Springer, VP of Sales, SMC³
TJ O'Connor, COO, YRC Freight
Steve Gast, Chairman of the Board, Ward Transport
Charlie Prickett, President, AAA Cooper
Troy Riley, President, Redwood Logistics
Kiko Zuniga, Executive Director, NCBFAA
David Knight, CTO, SMC³
Tim Saylor, VP Information Services, Averitt Express
Tim Story, Executive Vice President, World Wide Express

You’ll gain vital insight into:

· Defining LTL industry functions;
· Key operational roles inside and outside the terminal’s gates;
· Identifying truck types, trailers and terminal handling equipment;
· Matching pallet size with freight dimensions;
· Exploring LTL Network Models;
· LTL Networks – the process from pick-up to delivery;
· A crossdock’s purpose and how it works; Defining freight consolidation and deconsolidation;
· Common accessorial services;
· Understanding transportation characteristics;
· Achieving shipper-carrier efficiency gains;
· Avoiding cross-border LTL challenges;
· Understanding on-dock weighing & dimensioning equipment technology, types, processes, and procedures;
· Utilizing dimensioning technology to improve accuracy of dimensions;
· The power of the TMS in LTL;
· Loading sequence and technology solutions;
· The procurement process and technology solutions for conducting a bid;
· LTL goes Mobile – advancements and practical applications for mobile app technology;
· Harnessing the power of LTL Big Data for better business decisions;
· Technology solutions for pricing management and carrier costing.