Asked by
Emily Calabrese
on Dec 02, 2024Verified
The rail industry is divided into linehaul freight carriers and shortline carriers, and rail equipment can be organized into loads and transported as manifest, unit, or intermodal trains.
Linehaul Freight Carriers
Companies that specialize in the long-distance transportation of goods, typically from one city or metropolitan area to another.
Intermodal Trains
Rail vehicles designed for transporting cargo in a variety of container types, enabling efficient transfer between different modes of transportation like ships and trucks.
- Distinguish between different kinds of for-hire carriers and identify their unique attributes.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between different kinds of for-hire carriers and identify their unique attributes.