Trucking

Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), established in 1887, was the first federal agency created in the United States to regulate railroads and later trucking, ensuring fair rates and eliminating discriminatory practices in interstate transportation.
Motor Freight
Motor freight refers to the use of trucks, as opposed to railroad trains, to ship freight. This mode of transport is frequently faster on a door-to-door basis compared to rail freight.
Piggyback
A transportation method that involves carrying truck trailers and containers on rail cars, combining the efficiency of rail travel with the flexibility of road transport.

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