Borderlands Mexico: A. Duie Pyle expands into cross-border LTL market

Core Insights - A. Duie Pyle is expanding its less-than-truckload (LTL) operations into the cross-border market between the U.S. and Mexico in response to customer demand and changes in North American supply chains [2][3] Company Overview - A. Duie Pyle is a privately held freight transportation and logistics company founded in 1924, based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is one of the largest regional LTL carriers in the Northeast [4] - The company operates over 30 service centers, providing next-day and two-day coverage across major freight corridors in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Southeast [5] Service Expansion - The new cross-border service will connect cross-dock operations at key border gateways such as Laredo and El Paso, Texas, offering tracking and flexible billing options [5][6] - Shippers will have the option to choose between segmented or consolidated invoices, allowing for greater control over operational and financial processes [6] Operational Strategy - The strategy involves integrating A. Duie Pyle's technology platform with cross-dock operators on the U.S. side of the border, which is expected to result in faster transit times and lower claims ratios compared to traditional national LTL carriers [7] - The model relies on close partnerships with cross-dock operators and vetted truckload carriers to ensure consistent reliability for deliveries to the Northeast [7]