In our commitment to being the premier source of knowledge and information regarding the freight transport industry, we are embarking on a new leg of the journey. We are going to start building a glossary of all the most important freight transport terms we've encountered on the road, on the rails, and everywhere in between. There are a lot of good resources out there; the U.S. Department of Transportation has put together a pretty inclusive list that we'll be drawing from, along with our own resources and others around the industry. We're going to start this endeavor with our first term. Average Annual Daily Truck Traffic (AADTT) is a term used to describe the total volume of freight transport truck traffic that passes over a given portion of highway in a given year. This number is then divided by the number of days in a year. This might seem like a menial statistic, but it is an essential measure in determining the amount of maintenance that a given portion of road might need. It can also be important in determining the amount of tax dollars needed to keep everything running smoothly through this portion of highway.
A freight transport vehicle, whether we are talking heavy haul vehicles or ltl trucking vehicles, is decidedly more wearing on a given portion of road than conventional transport vehicles. In fact, the heavy wear delivered by the heavier loads of freight is enough to restrict freight transport vehicles over a certain weight from accessing some smaller roads. Roads frequented by freight transport vehicles (those roads with higher AADTT) require a lot of extra funding from all the extra wear and tear that comes from the thousands upon thousands of tons of freight that travel across their surfaces. By using the average annual daily truck traffic measure, the needs of a given portion of highway can be more accurately assessed and judged, keeping the roadways safe for both freight carriers and public users alike.
We are in the midst of a surge in fuel prices. There are a lot of reason, but the result is standard across the board; a push for efficiency. This is not to say that efficiency hasn't always been a primary goal, it is just to say that its importance is being emphasized right now. As we pointed out last time, nearly every form of freight transport relies on petroleum to operate. We also discussed the push toward a cleaner and more efficient use of energy for environmental reasons. In last week's blog, we looked at the fact that that rail transport produces only around 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide for every 100 ton-miles traveled. Trucks produce about 20 lbs. of carbon dioxide per 100 ton-miles. This is a pretty big difference and can have a pretty big impact when it plays out on a large scale. So, why doesn't everyone just use rail transport? Well that is what we're here to look at today.
A freight transport vehicle, whether we are talking heavy haul vehicles or ltl trucking vehicles, is decidedly more wearing on a given portion of road than conventional transport vehicles. In fact, the heavy wear delivered by the heavier loads of freight is enough to restrict freight transport vehicles over a certain weight from accessing some smaller roads. Roads frequented by freight transport vehicles (those roads with higher AADTT) require a lot of extra funding from all the extra wear and tear that comes from the thousands upon thousands of tons of freight that travel across their surfaces. By using the average annual daily truck traffic measure, the needs of a given portion of highway can be more accurately assessed and judged, keeping the roadways safe for both freight carriers and public users alike.
We are in the midst of a surge in fuel prices. There are a lot of reason, but the result is standard across the board; a push for efficiency. This is not to say that efficiency hasn't always been a primary goal, it is just to say that its importance is being emphasized right now. As we pointed out last time, nearly every form of freight transport relies on petroleum to operate. We also discussed the push toward a cleaner and more efficient use of energy for environmental reasons. In last week's blog, we looked at the fact that that rail transport produces only around 5 lbs. of carbon dioxide for every 100 ton-miles traveled. Trucks produce about 20 lbs. of carbon dioxide per 100 ton-miles. This is a pretty big difference and can have a pretty big impact when it plays out on a large scale. So, why doesn't everyone just use rail transport? Well that is what we're here to look at today.
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