TOPIC7 FreightCarrierStrategies-2013-SIFT.pptVIP

The Terminal cont’d Types of terminals cont’d Motor carrier LTL cont’d Break-bulk terminal Consolidation and dispersion Little direct customer contact Over the road driver domiciles Relay terminal Service facilities for drivers and equipment Provide layovers for drivers on long runs between break-bulks Do not handle freight Coyle, Bardi Novack 2006 Transportation, Thomson The Terminal cont’d Terminal management decisions Number of terminals Most relevant for LTL carriers Decision depends upon Degree of desired market penetration Degree of required customer service “Fit” in network PUD te