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Increase in Freight Shipments

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics Freight Transportation Services Index the amount of freight carried by for-hire transportation rose 0.8 percent in September from August, a 4.3 percent increase from the same moth last year.  This is the third consecutive month it rose, and reached its highest all-time level.  All modes of freight transportation rose in September except rail carloads.

In its report the BTS stated, “The accelerating growth in each month of the third quarter of 2013 is consistent with gross domestic product growth of 2.8 percent during those months.”

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Increase in Freight Shipments

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics Freight Transportation Services Index the amount of freight carried by for-hire transportation rose 0.8 percent in September from August, a 4.3 percent increase from the same moth last year.  This is the third consecutive month it rose, and reached its highest all-time level.  All modes of freight transportation rose in September except rail carloads.

In its report the BTS stated, “The accelerating growth in each month of the third quarter of 2013 is consistent with gross domestic product growth of 2.8 percent during those months.”

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U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2018

Since spring of this year the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been working on their strategic plan for 2014 to 2018.  USDOT is inviting organizations and individuals with an interest in the Department’s role in improving the Nation’s transportation system to comment on the initial draft, the deadline for submissions is September 10, 2013.  The Department will review each idea and suggestion that is submitted and summarize how they used your feedback in the final version.

You can view the draft for th U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 20214-2018 and register to submit comments and suggestions at the following website, http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com/.

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U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 2014-2018

Since spring of this year the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has been working on their strategic plan for 2014 to 2018.  USDOT is inviting organizations and individuals with an interest in the Department’s role in improving the Nation’s transportation system to comment on the initial draft, the deadline for submissions is September 10, 2013.  The Department will review each idea and suggestion that is submitted and summarize how they used your feedback in the final version.

You can view the draft for th U.S. DOT Strategic Plan, FY 20214-2018 and register to submit comments and suggestions at the following website, http://dotstrategicplan.ideascale.com/.

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Freight Shipments in June Were Down

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index the total amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 2 percent in June compared to May 2013.  The BTS analysis was that the 2 percent decrease was driven by a decline in rail carloads and pipeline shipments.  Compared to June of last year, freight shipments were up 1.8 percent.

bts TSI June2013

Information gathered from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ website. For more details and charts please visit http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/bts037_13

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Freight Shipments in June Were Down

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index the total amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 2 percent in June compared to May 2013.  The BTS analysis was that the 2 percent decrease was driven by a decline in rail carloads and pipeline shipments.  Compared to June of last year, freight shipments were up 1.8 percent.

bts TSI June2013

Information gathered from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ website. For more details and charts please visit http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/bts037_13

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Freight Shipments Rose 1.2%

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) released July 10, 2013 the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.2 percent in May from April, 2.7 percent higher than May 2012.  The May index level was 20.6 percent above the April 2009 recession, but 0.8 percent below the all time high level in December 2011.

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Freight Shipments Rose 1.2%

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ (BTS) Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) released July 10, 2013 the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 1.2 percent in May from April, 2.7 percent higher than May 2012.  The May index level was 20.6 percent above the April 2009 recession, but 0.8 percent below the all time high level in December 2011.

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U.S. Freight Forecast to 2024

The U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast released by the American Trucking Association (ATA) profiles the current state of the entire freight transportation industry and provides an outlook for all modes during the next decade. 

Below are some of the projections from the latest edition, U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2024: Read More

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U.S. Freight Forecast to 2024

The U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast released by the American Trucking Association (ATA) profiles the current state of the entire freight transportation industry and provides an outlook for all modes during the next decade. 

Below are some of the projections from the latest edition, U.S. Freight Transportation Forecast to 2024: Read More