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LTL General Rate Increases Explained: A Shipper’s Guide for 2026

Less-than-truckload (LTL) General Rate Increases (GRIs) are a routine, but often misunderstood part of freight shipping. They reflect carriers’ response to inflationary pressures from labor, fuel, equipment, and regulatory costs. These increases, typically announced annually, directly impact your shipping expenses and can feel like an unavoidable hit. Download the whitepaper to see how FreightWise can […]


Less-than-truckload (LTL) General Rate Increases (GRIs) are a routine, but often misunderstood part of freight shipping. They reflect carriers’ response to inflationary pressures from labor, fuel, equipment, and regulatory costs. These increases, typically announced annually, directly impact your shipping expenses and can feel like an unavoidable hit.

Download the whitepaper to see how FreightWise can help break down the complexity of LTL GRIs to help you understand their origin, timing, and effects on your costs.


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