7.22 Long Haul, Short Haul

In Transportation, a trip can be classified as a long or short haul. Often, various modes (land, air, sea) of transportation are utilized for long and short haul. What determines a trip being a long or short haul is the type of good being transported and the location of the final destination.

(#fig:Figure 7.18)Long Haul and Short Haul

##Land Transportation {#SupplyChain-landtpt}

Long Haul: Consists of larger trucks that can haul larger loads of goods across long distances. Operate in a minimum radius of 250-miles, often between cities, states, or countries. Typically found on interstates.

(#fig:Figure 7.19)Long Haul

Short Haul: Consists of small trucks that operate in a network within a 150-mile radius. Usually operate within a city. Examples: Delivery of materials to construction sites, Retail products from warehouses to brick-and-mortar stores.

(#fig:Figure 7.20)Short Haul