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Linehaul

What linehaul means in moving and how it differs from local origin and destination services.

Published 4 Sep 2026 · Updated 10 Sep 2026. Sources, scope and corrections

TRE Dictionary

Linehaul

Linehaul is the long-distance transportation portion of a move between origin and destination markets.

In plain English

It is the main over-the-road movement of the shipment, separate from local pickup, delivery, packing, shuttle, storage, or other services.

Why it matters

Linehaul is often a major pricing and capacity component of interstate and long-distance moves.

TRE common-language definition

Linehaul: The primary long-distance transportation movement of a shipment between origin and destination areas.

Origin Service · Destination Service · Interstate Move · Self-Haul · Carrier

Practical example & evidence basis

Illustrative example: An estimate lists linehaul and separate origin packing or destination services. Comparing only the transportation line would leave out work that may materially affect the full scope and cost.

What to confirm

Ask which transportation segment the line describes, what other services are included or separate, and which written pricing and estimate terms govern changes. Keep the transportation plan connected to pickup and delivery commitments.

Evidence basis

TRE operating interpretation and proposed common-language definition. The entry explains a transportation component; the applicable tariff or agreement determines the actual charge and included scope.

This example is an explanatory scenario, not a reported case or a measured industry finding. Practical-use note added 30 September 2026. Source and correction standards →

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TRE common-language definition

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