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Over-the-road (OTR)

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000180

A method of freight transportation that uses trucks and trailers to move goods across land, primarily on highways and public roads. This mode is distinct from rail, air, or ocean shipping, focusing on ground-based delivery. Over-the-road transport is a common choice for domestic shipments within a country or continent.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000180
FieldLogistics and supply chain
AbbreviationOTR
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000180",
  "term": "Over-the-road (OTR)",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A method of freight transportation that uses trucks and trailers to move goods across land, primarily on highways and public roads. This mode is distinct from rail, air, or ocean shipping, focusing on ground-based delivery. Over-the-road transport is a common choice for domestic shipments within a country or continent.",
  "abbreviation": "OTR",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/over-the-road-otr/"
}

Record 192 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.