Logistics hubs and freight forwarders assign trucks to predetermined freight lanes—fixed routes connecting major distribution points—based on vehicle capacity, available slots, transport cost, and the shipper's delivery timeline.
Source: https://cscmp.org/CSCMP/Educate/SCM_Glossary/CSCMP/Educate/SCM_Glossary.aspx
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