Blog: In Response to Industry Feedback: Digital LTL Council Releases eBOL API Standard v2.1
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. just released eBOL 2.1, the latest update to the Digital LTL Council’s electronic bill of lading (eBOL) standard.
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The Power of eBOL Standard Implementation - a Case Study by C.H. Robinson
To drive efficiency and streamline operations, C.H. Robinson embraced the Digital LTL Council’s eBOL standard, transforming how they process over 5 million LTL shipments annually. By aligning with a unified industry standard, they reduced manual inefficiencies, improved data accuracy, and set a precedent for seamless digital transactions—helping carriers and shippers alike move toward a more connected, frictionless supply chain.
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Full LTL Lifecycle Automation - a Case Study by RR Donnelly
To capitalize on the growing demand for business and provide a better customer experience, RR Donnelley sought to optimize their LTL transportation spend while digitalizing the entire lifecycle of activities. Members of the Digital LTL Council partnered to reduce RR Donnelley's internal LTL freight spend by $250,000 per year and reduce 700-900 daily manual calls required by their team.
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Digitalization Benefits that Accrue to Shippers, 3PLs, and Carriers
Download the Digital LTL Council's API Standards Roadmap today by clicking the link below.
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Automated Dispatch and In-Transit Visibility - a Case Study by ULine
Improve operational processes, efficiency, and reduce unnecessary internal costs, Uline set out to improve internal workflows and end customer experience by digitalizing the LTL Dispatch process, as well as receive real-time in-transit visibility updates Members of the Digital LTL Council partnered to reduce the time spent manually tracking shipments, eliminate missed pickups, shorten carrier dwell times, and enable proactive risk management to better meet their customers’ JIT delivery requirements.
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Digital LTL Council on The Dave Nemo Show (Sirius XM's Road Dog Trucking)
Paul Dugent, Executive Director of the Digital LTL Council, joined SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking to discuss LTL standards, digitalization, and eBOL’s impact beyond LTL. He highlighted progress, industry collaboration, and how digitalization helps drivers focus on the road instead of paperwork.
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Presentation at SMC3: June 28, 2024 Council Membership Meeting
The Digital LTL Council held it's bi-annual Membership Meeting on June 28, 2024 as part of SMC3's Connections Event at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Access the Membership Presentation by clicking the link below.
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Presentation at SMC³: January 24, 2024 Council Membership Meeting
The Digital LTL Council held it's bi-annual Membership Meeting on January 24, 2024 as part of SMC3's JumpStart Event at The Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Access the Membership Presentation by clicking the link below.
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Recording: Digital LTL Council Membership Meeting, January 24, 2024
The Digital LTL Council held it's bi-annual Membership Meeting on January 24, 2024 as part of SMC3's JumpStart Event at The Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Access the recording by clicking the link below.
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API Workshop Description - June 21, 2023
Access the Digital LTL Council's presentation on an LTL Non-API Enabled Workflow. This presentation has been generalized to represent the overall industry.
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Blog: A Look (Not Too Far) Ahead at a Fully Digitized LTL Shipment Data Stream
Within the context of the full LTL shipment data stream, some elements are fully digitized while others are not. One example is the development of standards for electronic bills of lading (eBOLs), which NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council developed and launched over the past year. Digitizing bills of lading has led to tremendous gains in efficiency and accuracy.
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NMFTA On The Road
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) staff will be hitting the road to speak at industry events on a variety of topics. Will you be in attendance? Be sure to tag us on social media by using the hashtag #NMFTA.
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