CzarLite^® | The Base Rate Standard for Shippers

Shippers choose most widely used LTL base rate in North America

Evaluating multiple carriers for your less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments is like comparing apples to oranges unless you start with a neutral, benchmark rate. CzarLite^® from SMC³ is the industry benchmark for thousands of LTL contracts, in both classification- and density-based shipment pricing, that account for billions of dollars in managed transportation each year.

CzarLite reflects the analysis of 116.8 million freight bills from 33 of the largest LTL carriers, a data set unique to SMC³. Providing unrivaled accuracy and usability, the CzarLite^® family of base rates empowers you to:

Negotiate transportation spend using a consistent base rate across carriers, to ensure total pricing visibility
Quickly evaluate the impact of carrier rate adjustments, discounts and FAK classifications
Streamline LTL rate negotiations by reducing or eliminating the need for ambiguous discount structures
Easily access and integrate benchmark rates into business systems and technology platforms
Incorporates modern market freight flow patterns and high cost areas, reflecting the most current economic and geographic complexities of North American’s many regions