Overview
Freight Facts and Figures 2011 is a snapshot of the volume and value of freight flows in the United States, the physical network over which freight moves, the economic conditions that generate freight movements, the industry that carries freight, and the safety, energy, and environmental implications of freight transportation. This snapshot helps decision makers, planners, and the public understand the magnitude and importance of freight transportation in the economy. An electronic version of this publication is available at www.freight.dot.gov.
Source Organization Location
Washington
DC
Operations Area of Practice
Transit Operations
Freight Management
Freight Infrastructure
Freight Technology and Operations
Livability / Environmental Sustainability
Organizational Capability Element
Planning
Freight Management Operations
Technical Understanding
Content Type
Informational Product
Role in Organization
Transportation Planner
Public
Senior Engineer
Researcher/Academic
Principal Engineer
Manager / First Line Supervisor
Director / Program Manager
Maintenance Staff
Technician
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Engineer
Operator
Senior Manager
Public Safety Officer
Transit Professional
Associate Engineer
Media / PIO
Publishing Organization
FHWA
Objective
Learning