BMT Forum Bot Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 A study by the Government Accountability Office finds that shippers do not pay the full societal cost of freight service in any mode, but particularly in trucking.External trucking costs, such as accidents, pollution and congestion, are six times greater than similar costs created by railroads and at least nine times greater than those created by waterways, GAO said in its report to the House Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.View the full article Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18195-trucking-news-gao-study-examines-societal-costs-of-transportation-modes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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