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Motor carrier industry introduced until WW1
U.S. spent more than $128.9 billion on interstate highways which is the
main movement of freight
Fuel taxes fund the roadway maintenance due to National System of
Interstate and Defense Highways est. 1956
Responsible for the largest share of U.S. freight movements for ALL modes
of transportation
For-Hire Carriers
A carrier that provides transportation service to the public on a fee basis
and can be either local (ex: in Tuscaloosa) or intercity (ex: Tuscaloosa to
Bham)
Local and intercity carrier frequently works in conjunction for pickup and
delivery
Brainpower
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Local Carriers
Pick up and deliver freight within the commercial zone of a city
Transportation between 80 and 100 miles (JIT)
Intercity Carriers
Operate between specifically defined commercial zones to include the
corporate limits of a municipality plus adjacent areas (outside JIT zones)
For-Hire Common Carriers
,Required to serve the general public upon demand, at reasonable rates,
and without discrimination
For-Hire Contract Carriers
Serve specific shippers with whom the carriers have a continuing contract
and are not available for public use
Dedicated regular routes
For-Hire Exempt Carriers
Transport exempt (unregulated) property owned by others for
compensation
Unprocessed/unmanufactured goods, fruits and veggies, and other low
value items (commodities and raw materials
Private Carriers
Provides a service to the industry or company that owns or leases the
vehicles and does not charge a fee
Can be used to transport commodities for-hire to reduce empty backhaul
miles. Also considered shipping air, capitalizing on people in the area to
utilize truck space
Shippers must choose whether to use for-hire carriers or to operate their
own private fleet
Truckload (TL)
a shipment weighing the minimum weight or more
Carriers give a rate reduction for shipping
Minimum weight is between 20,000 and 30,000 pounds
Less-than-Truckload (LTL)
a service that is comprise of a mixed trailer that contains freight from two
or more shippers
The shipments tend to be between 150 and 15,000 pounds
Requires consolidation of shipments into truckload quantities
Requires more material handling, which will slow down operations
Heavy LTL
, Carriers transport shipments between 12,000 and 25,000 pounds
Utilize consolidation terminals, not break-bulk facilities
Already packaged and ready to go
Company Drivers
Hired by a specific carrier that provides the driver with their equipment
necessary to complete shipments
Includes equipment (tractor trailer, fueling, cards, and all supporting
systems)
Owner Operators
Those who own their equipment and have their own businesses
Work with larger carriers as contractors and receive higher rates
Responsible for operating and maintenance costs
1996
Interstate Commerce Act was repealed and the Interstate Commerce
Commission (ICC) was eliminated
After 1996 registration required with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration and provide proof of insurance
In 2024, their are 2.97 million semi-truck registered in the U.S., 1.86
million companies operate semi-trucks, straight trucks, or other hazmat
trucks
Private Trucking
Does not provide service to the general public
Serves itself by hauling its own raw materials and/or finished products
Regulated by the Surface Transportation Board
Have greater control and flexibility in its transportation system generating
the ability to better respond to customer needs
Drivers have vested interest in satisfying customer needs
Ex: Walmart, PepsiCo, Sysco, Chick fil a
Private Trucking Advantage: Improve Services
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