truck terminal

Cargo transfer station

A truck terminal is a facility where freight is transferred between trucks, sorted, and dispatched to its next destination.

These hubs serve as waypoints in shipping networks, where long-haul drivers drop loads for local delivery or where cargo from multiple origins gets consolidated: The package sat at a truck terminal in Memphis overnight.

Terminals typically include loading docks, warehouse space, and driver amenities.

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transportation mode

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Transit departure point

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freight movement function

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Building for boarding travelers

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