Global Less-than-truckload (ltl) Market Size & Outlook

The global less-than-truckload (ltl) market size was estimated at USD 229,595.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 342,093.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$229,595.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$342,093.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.9%
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Worldwide

Global less-than-truckload (ltl) market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global less-than-truckload (ltl) market highlights

  • The global less-than-truckload (ltl) market generated a revenue of USD 229,595.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 342,093.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 6.9% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, long-haul carriers accounted for a revenue of USD 229,595.5 million in 2024.
  • Long-haul Carriers is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 229,595.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 342,093.1 million
Growth rate6.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLong-haul carriers
Fastest growing segmentLong-haul Carriers
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLong-haul Carriers

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.9% of the global less-than-truckload (ltl) market in 2024.

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Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
TFI International View profile 10001+ Saint Laurent, Quebec, Canada, North America http://www.transforcecompany.com/
R Carrier, Inc. View profile 5001-10000 Wilmington, Ohio, United States, North America http://www.rlcarriers.com
FedEx Freight View profile - Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North America https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight.html
Estes Express Lines View profile 10001+ Richmond, Virginia, United States, North America http://www.estes-express.com/
Central Transport View profile 1001-5000 Warren, Michigan, United States, North America http://www.centraltransport.com/
Old Dominion Freight Line View profile 10001+ Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.odfl.com
ABF Ingredients View profile 501-1000 Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.abfingredients.com/
XPO Inc View profile 39000 Five American Lane, Greenwich, CT, United States, 06831 https://www.xpo.com

Global less-than-truckload (ltl) market outlook

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Long-haul carriers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global less-than-truckload (ltl) market based on long-haul carriers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Less-than-truckload (LTL) Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Long-haul Carriers
    • Superregional Carriers
    • Regional Carriers
  • Global Less-than-truckload (LTL) Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Light LTL Volume
    • Heavy LTL Volume
  • Global Less-than-truckload (LTL) Destination Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • International
    • Domestic

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