Building a Resilient LTL Sector: Trust and Relationships are at the Core

 

In the latest episode of the Semi-Related Podcast by Optym, host Jacob Eischen, Marketing Communications Manager at Optym, engages in a deep dive into the Less Than Truckload (LTL) sector with Curtis Garrett, Senior VP of LTL at Freight Plus and founder of Understand LTL.

The conversation with Curtis Garrett, an LTL industry veteran, covers a range of topics, from his career journey in LTL to the latest trends and challenges in the sector. Garrett shares his unique perspective on LTL, drawing from his diverse experiences as a driver, dock worker, and now a senior executive.

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