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Modal Optimization - Selecting the most efficient and effective transportation mode - or combination - to move products on schedule.

Mode-Neutral - A non-asset-based transportation company, which does not own any transportation equipment, is not obliged to utilize any particular mode of transportation and thus can be unbiased when selecting the best means of transportation.

Multimodal/Intermodal - Transportation involving more than one mode. For example, motor carrier and rail.

Non-Asset-Based Transportation Company - An organization that does not own transportation equipment, but works with carriers who do own assets to coordinate freight movement.

Outbound - Materials or finished goods transported out of a facility for further processing at another location, or for distribution to the end user.

Reefer - A term for refrigerated or temperature-controlled equipment.