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4- A Brief History 7-11 Flashcards

pages 7-11

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The diesel engine was introduced into the truck market in _____ further improving efficiency

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1924

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When did the trucking industry have limited reach due to the truck and road condition

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1900s

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In the 1900s How did delivery get to market and end users

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Horse drawn wagon

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What year did the gasoline powered and internal combustible engines replacing horse grown wagons

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1900s

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The 1900s trucking industry had limitation because of what

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Trucks and roads

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In the 1900s the trucking industry was concentrated in what area

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Urban areas

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How many trucks were in use in the United States at the beginning of World War I

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100,000

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How many trucks were in use at the end of World War I?

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1,000,000

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In 1919 what caused trucks to become larger and began to extending their range

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Pneumatic tires & the roadwork begins to improve

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In 1919 who led one of the first coast to coast truck movements

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Lieutenant, colonel Dwight D Eisenhower

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The first coast to coast truck movements went from where to where

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Washington DC to San Francisco

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How many soldiers were involved in the first coast to coast truck movement?

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282

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How many Vehicle were involved in the first coast to coast truck movement

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67 vehicles

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How many vehicles did not complete the trip of the first coast to coast truck movement

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21 vehicles

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How many vehicles completed the trip of the first coast to coast truck movement?

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46 vehicles

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How many days did it take to complete the first coast to coast truck movement

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62 days

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The first coast to coast truck movement followed what path

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Lincoln Highway

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The Lincoln Highway was later called what

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U.S.30

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The first coast to coast truck movement highlighted the need for what

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Nationwide road network

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The diesel engine was introduced into the trucking market, in what year

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1924

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What did the diesel engine do to help the trucking industry?

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It improving the power and efficiency of trucks

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Who passed the motor carriers act of 1935

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Congress

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In 1935, who took oversight over the trucking industry

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Interstate commerce commission

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In 1935 who regulates rates and the routes carriers were authorized to operate on overall safety regulations

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Interstate commerce commission

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Who put the first hours of service regulations into place

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Interstate commerce commission

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What year was the first hours of service regulations put into place?

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1935

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What became a vita mode of freight transportation during World War two

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The trucking industry

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What year did the trucking industry become a vital mode of freight transportation

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1945

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Who signed the federal highway act

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President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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In what year was the federal highway act signed

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1956

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What did the federal Highway act establish

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The interstate highway network

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What allowed trucks to travel further faster, safer and increased their share of the nation’s freight movement

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Interstate highway network

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In what year was the DOT created?

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1966

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Who assumed control of all transportation matters, including regulating the safe operation of commercial vehicles

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US department of transportation

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What year was law signed that deregulated the trucking industry

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1980

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What act deregulated the trucking industry

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Motor carriers act of 1980

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What act free carriers to openly Compete for customers

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Motor carrier act of 1980

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In what year was the commercial vehicle Safety alliance created?

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1980

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What organization standardize the roadside inspection, procedures, and criteria

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Commercial vehicle safety alliance

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Who overseas the North American out of service criteria

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Commercial vehicle, safety, alliance

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OOSC

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North American Out of Service Criteria

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In what year was the U.S. surface, transportation assistance act established

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1982

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In 1982 who establish funding for state motor carrier enforcement programs

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U.S. surface, transportation, assistance act

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In what year was the commercial vehicle safety act created?

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1986

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What act created, nationwide, testing, and qualifications standards for issuing of commercial drivers license

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The commercial vehicle safety act of 1986

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In what year was drug testing added to the safety regulations

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1988

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In what year were rules for alcohol testing implemented

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1994

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48
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In what year was the number of motor carriers Authorized by the DOT double

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1990

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49
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Trucking Matures

U.S. Department of Transportation was established by an act of congress in (year)

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1966

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Trucking Matures

Between ___ and ___ (years)the number of licensed motor carriers more than double to over 40,000

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1980 and 1990

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Trucking Matures

Using the ____ modal, manufacturers and retailers alike are now able to lower inventory levels

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JIT

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In what years did the trucking industry increasing shares of US freight movement?

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1980s

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What percent of all freight transporting in the US are Haul by trucks?

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72%

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ISTEA pronounced

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Ice tea

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55
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What year did ISTEA do away with bingo cards

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1991

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What did the inner model surface transportation efficiency act establish?

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Nationwide standards for truck size and weight

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57
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What expanded international trade among the three countries

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North American Free Trade Agreement

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What year did North American Free Trade Agreement take affect?

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1994

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What made it easier to conduct cross border trucking operations?

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North American Free Trade Agreement

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What program allowed Mexican base carriers to operate in the US

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NAFTA trucking, demonstration, project

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What years did the NAFTA trucking demonstration project run

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2007 through 2009

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In what year was the trucking demonstration project restarted under a concept document

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2011

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In 2011 the trucking demonstration project was restarted under a concept document. The current program was later formalized as part of the What

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U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans’Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability appropriations act, 2007

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What year was ICC formally abolished?

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1995

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The responsibilities of ICC was transferred to what

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Surface transportation board

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66
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What act or law require states to lower the breath alcohol content level for intoxication to 0.08

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Transportation equity for the 21st century

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What act established the motor carrier safety assistance program?

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Transportation equity act for the 21st century

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What act disperse funds from state enforcement of CMV, safety, and hazardous material regulations

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The motor carrier, safety assistance program

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What act require states to have motor carrier safety regulations that are compatible with the federal regulations

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Motor safety assistance program

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What act was establish to use to shut down carriers, proven to be unsafe or noncompliant

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Tea 21

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Significant Legislation

The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 moved all carrier safety oversight responsibilities from the Office of Motor Carriers within the Federal Highway Administration to the then-newly created

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Book page 10

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Significant Legislation

The ___ moved all motor carrier safety oversight responsibilities to the then newly established Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

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The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 moved all motor carrier safety oversight responsibilities to the then newly established Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Book Page 10

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Significant Legislation

What year was the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act sign into law (Y)

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2021

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Significant Legislation

What law, act or Bill allow apprenticeship pilot program to allow for 18-20 year old to hold commercial diver’s licenses and operate CMVs safely in interstate commerce

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

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Significant Legislation

What law, act or Bill provided funding for crash causation study

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

page 12

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76
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According to the US department of transportation, as of (M)(Y), there were over 750,000 active US motor carriers that owned our least at least one truck

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April 2023

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According to the ________, as of April 2023, there were over 750,000 active US motor carriers that owned our least at least one truck

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US department of transportation

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According to the US department of transportation, as of April 2023, there were over _________ active US motor carriers that owned our least at least one truck

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750,000

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In 2022 trucks transported _______ of the value of surface trade between the U.S and Canada. PG 11

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61.9%

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In 2022 trucks transported _______ of the value of surface trade between the U.S and Mexico. PG 11

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83.5

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According to the US department of transportation, as of April 2023, there were over 750,000 active US motor carriers that owned our least at least ____ ______

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1 truck

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Who led one of the first coast-to-coast truck movements?

C4 Practice Test 2024

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Lt. Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower

page 7

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What organization standardizes the roadside inspection procedures and criteria?

C4 Practice Test 2024

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CVSA

page 8

84
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In 1995, the ICC was formally abolished, and its remaining responsibilities were transferred to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). What did ICC stand for?

C4 Practice Test 2024

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Interstate Commerce Commission

pages 7,10

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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, as of April 2023, there were over US motor carriers that own or lease at least one tractor.

C4 Practice Test 2024

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750,000

page 11

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The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007, was, in part, a formalized restart of what former program? (pg.9/10)

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NAFTA Trucking Demonstration Project (2007-2009)

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In what Year

trucking increased its share of U.S. freight movement

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1980s

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