Relay
A method of long-haul freight movement where multiple drivers take turns hauling the same trailer in segments, with each driver covering a portion of the route. Relay points are strategically located where one driver drops the trailer and another picks it up to continue the journey. Relays allow carriers to move freight coast-to-coast without requiring team drivers or exceeding hours-of-service limits.
Detailed Explanation
A method of long-haul freight movement where multiple drivers take turns hauling the same trailer in segments, with each driver covering a portion of the route. Relay points are strategically located where one driver drops the trailer and another picks it up to continue the journey. Relays allow carriers to move freight coast-to-coast without requiring team drivers or exceeding hours-of-service limits.
Example
A carrier runs a relay from Los Angeles to Chicago: Driver 1 takes the trailer to Phoenix, Driver 2 runs it to Amarillo, and Driver 3 completes the run to Chicago — keeping the freight moving around the clock.
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