STATISTICS
For more statistical
information, visit the DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics site at www.
Bts.gov/programs/freight_transportation
Quick Facts on
freight transportation:
- What is shipped: commodities,
hazardous
materials shipments
- Top commodities by: value,
weight,
ton-miles
- Mode of transport: air,
truck,
air/truck,
rail,
pipeline,
water,
multimodal
- Where: domestic
freight , transborder, international, states
- Trends: shipment
size, modal
shares, length
of haul, 2002
vs.1993 trends
- Economic impact: of
shipment choices, on
transportation, of
freight