Lane: A lane is a freight route between an origin and a destination, such as Dallas to Atlanta. Lanes can be defined by cities, states or regions.
Why it matters to owner operators
Rates, demand and backhaul options vary by lane. Knowing your best lanes helps you negotiate and avoid markets where trucks get stuck.
Example
A carrier runs the Chicago to Atlanta lane regularly because reloads out of Atlanta are easy to find.
Related terms
Brokerage & Loads: Not sure a broker or load is worth your time? We check brokers before we book freight for you, and you always choose which loads to haul. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
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