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Building an LTL Brain
The masterclass designed to install decision-grade mental models. Master pricing physics, network velocity, base rate tariffs, and carrier operating mechanics.
Lifetime Access 29 Ingested Lessons Interactive Models
First-Principles Models
Understand density, terminal mechanics, and network physics instead of memorizing downstream rules.
Pricing & Tariffs
Base rate curves, CzarLite mechanics, classification physics, and accessorial cost structures.
Operator Systems
Modern TMS architecture, carrier AS400s, real-time JSON APIs, and dispatch operational realities.
Curriculum Syllabus
29 Modular LessonsIntro to Building an LTL Brain
2 lessonsWelcome3m read
Why LTL?3m read
The Setup
7 lessonsWarehouse Equipment5m read
Managed Providers3m read
Making Contact (with Humans)2m read
Knowledge is Power3m read
LTL Carriers2m read
LTL Shipper List (*wink)2m read
Shipper's Voice3m read
The Negotiation
7 lessonsIt Starts with DATA6m read
Pricing Basics5m read
LTL Rules Tariffs3m read
Evaluating Providers2m read
Creativity Matters!2m read
Put a Ring on it2m read
Shippers Rejoice2m read
The Systems
5 lessonsCarrier Accounts & Websites3m read
LTL Carrier Systems3m read
3PL Systems (not the company!)2m read
TMS/API's2m read
Shipper's Choice2m read
The Action
8 lessonsLTL Quote/Tender3m read
Pick-Up - Let's Get it on!2m read
Cross-Dock2m read
On the Road Again - Line-haul2m read
Appointments2m read
Exceptions + Claims (eww)2m read
Tracking/Viz2m read
Delivery & Receiving Protocol2m read
The Curator
Curtis Garrett
CEO, Lateral
Industry architect, operator, and founder of Understand LTL. Curtis created Building an LTL Brain to provide the first unbiased, principles-first education for the $60B+ freight market.