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Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US

IBISWorld Industry Report

Publication Date July 2009
Publisher IBISWorld
Product Type Report
Pages 35
ISBN Number not applicable
Product Code IBI02288
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Summary

Competition all the way

Environmental regulations and driver shortages are the big issues for this industry, which thrives on international trade levels bringing truckloads of imported goods to U.S. shores for distribution across the nation. A fragmented industry comprising many small, owner-operators, competition is high and profit margins are low.This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance generalfreight trucking. General freight establishments handle a wide variety of commodities, generally palletized and transported in a container or van trailer. Long-distance general freight truckingestablishments usually provide trucking between metropolitan areas which may cross North American country borders. Included in this industry are establishments operating as truckload (TL) or less than truckload (LTL) carriers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

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Content

  • Industry Definition
    • Activities (Products and Services)
    • Similar Industries
    • Other Related Industries
  • Key Statistics
    • Current Prices
    • Constant Prices
    • Real Growth
    • Ratio Table
  • Segmentation
    • Products and Service Segmentation
    • Major Market Segments
    • Industry Concentration
    • Geographic Spread
  • Market Characteristics
    • Market Size
    • Linkages
    • Demand Determinants
    • Domestic and International Markets
    • Basis of Competition
    • Life Cycle
  • Industry Conditions
    • Barriers to Entry
    • Taxation
    • Industry Assistance ;Regulation and Deregulation
    • Cost Structure
    • Capital and Labor Intensity
    • Technology and Systems
    • Industry Volatility
    • Globalization
  • Key Factors
    • Key Sensitivities
    • Key Success Factors
  • Key Competitors
    • Major Players
    • Player Performance
    • Other Players
  • Industry Performance
    • Current Performance
    • Historical Performance
  • Outlook
Product features / use
Scope Comprehensive Overview yes
Level General Industry Strategies yes
Data Broad Market Predictions yes
Profiles Profiles of Key Companies yes
Features Primary Research Data yes

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