Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 06/17/2025
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info_outlineAbout Mike Ernst
Mike Ernst, President of Expedite All, brings over 25 years of experience in the logistics industry to the company. He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Linehaul & Central Dispatch Operations at Yellow, Director of Network Operations at YRC Freight, and various operational and sales leadership positions with both YRC Freight and Roadway Express over the course of his well established transportation career. Known for his strategic leadership, Mike specializes in LTL, small truckload, and high-value / expedited / specialized freight. At Expedite All, he focuses on optimizing operations while ensuring safety and compliance. He leverages his expertise in market forecasting and innovation to drive logistics efficiency and growth
About Expedite All
Expedite All is a premier provider of on-demand, expedited freight services, delivering the quickest ground transportation solutions for time-critical shipments throughout the U.S. Our extensive, carefully vetted carrier network offers access to more than 9,000 cargo vans, box trucks, and straight trucks. By specializing in Small Truck Load (STL) services, we match each shipment precisely with the optimal vehicle to maximize speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency. Our advanced digital platform provides real-time tracking, automated quotes, instant booking, and a 99.4% on-time performance rate. Expedite All consistently delivers reliability and speed, keeping your freight moving securely and efficiently.
Key Takeaways: Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions
- In “Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions”, Joe Lynch and Mike Ernst, the President of Expedite All, discuss how specialized small truck solutions provide efficient, on-demand transportation for time-critical shipments.
- The Emergence of Small Truck Solutions (STS) as a Distinct Mode: Beyond traditional LTL and Truckload, the podcast highlights the growing necessity and strategic importance of "smaller truck solutions" (cargo vans, box trucks, straight trucks) as a unique and vital transportation category.
- Optimizing Shipments for Speed, Cost, and Sustainability: Utilizing smaller trucks like cargo vans, box trucks, and straight trucks offers significant advantages over LTL, including lower costs, faster transit times, increased sustainability, and reduced freight damage due to less handling and stacking.
- Meeting the Demands of Modern Supply Chains: The shift by retailers and ecommerce companies to carry less inventory and position it closer to customers for same-day and next-day delivery makes smaller truck solutions the ideal choice for efficient, agile inventory movement.
- Flexibility and Reliability Beyond LTL's Constraints: While LTL serves many needs, smaller truck solutions provide unparalleled flexibility, speed, and security for freight that requires less handling, direct delivery, and adaptable pickup/delivery schedules. This includes temperature-controlled goods, further supported by specialized networks like Reefer Van Network.
- Expedite All's Specialized Network for Critical Freight: Expedite All, as America's Largest Small Truck Network, specializes in rapid, on-demand ground transportation for time-sensitive and specialized freight, leveraging an extensive network of over 9,000 vetted cargo vans, box trucks, and straight trucks.
- Precision Matching for Optimal Efficiency: Expedite All's expertise lies in matching each shipment with the precise, optimal small truck vehicle, maximizing speed, flexibility, and cost-efficiency while maintaining a 99.4% on-time performance rate.
- Advanced Digital Solutions for Seamless Expedited Freight: Expedite All's advanced digital platform empowers shippers with real-time tracking, automated quotes, and instant booking, ensuring secure and efficient movement of critical freight.
- Reefer Van Network: Specialized Solutions for Temperature-Sensitive Shipments: For specialized temperature-controlled needs within the smaller truck solution space, Expedite All's sister company, Reefer Van Network (RVN), offers a robust network for refrigerated FTL and LTL transportation across North America, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of perishable goods.
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