1.8 Freight Mobility and Statistics

The modal distribution for ton-miles is similar to that for tons, with the exception of long-distance water moves. Rail moved nearly two-thirds of total ton-miles while pipelines accounted for 70 percent of ton-miles over distances more than 1,000 miles.

Figure 1.9: Mode Share of Freight Ton-Miles by Distance Band-2007

Figure 1.10: Data for Mode Share of Freight Ton-Miles by Distance Band-2007

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Freight Management and Operations, Freight Analysis Framework, version 3.4, 2012.