Glossary

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There are currently 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter O.
Off-Route
A unit is considered off-route when it travels in an invalid lane (such as Las Vegas to Allentown) or when it travels on a non-participatory railroad (such as BNSF Railway). An IMC will be charged off-route charges by REZ-1 until that unit is brought back to a valid terminal.

Open-Top Hoppers
A rail unit used for bulk commodity transport that is not damaged by the elements.

OTR (Over the Road)
Refers to movement of a truck over the road instead of an intermodal movement.

Outgate
The process of checking a container or trailer out of an intermodal facility. The outgate process includes inspection of the unit, input of data into the Union Pacific computer system and then filling out of the J-1.