YRC’s $700 million lifeline changes LTL landscape for rival carriers, shippers

Trucking’s competitive dynamics changed mightily on July 1 with the U.S. government’s infusion of $700 million in a badly needed financial lifeline for ailing trucking giant YRC Worldwide. YRC companies control about 10% of the $46 billion less-than-truckload (LTL) market. Rival LTL carrier executives and YRC customers were stunned by what is the largest freight financial transportation assistance from the American government for a non-airline company.
Source: logistics Mgmt