Freight Facts and Figures 2009

I. The Nation Served by Freight

The Nation’s 116 million households, 7.7 million business establishments, and 89,500 government units are part of an enormous economy that demands the efficient movement of freight.  While the U.S. economy has been affected by the recent global recession, it is expected to fully recover and continue to grow.  Long-term economic growth will result in even greater demand for freight transportation.

 

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