3.2.2.3 Trucks
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Trucks are the most common method of transportation.
They can travel almost anywhere on land. They can deliver products from door to door. However, trucks cannot carry as much cargo at one time as trains can. Trucks are quite dependable for valuable goods going short distances. Often, they are used in conjunction with other modes of transportation. Trucks are essential to move containers (e.g., from railway yards to warehouses).
Products are prone to loss or damage when shipped by trucks. This makes trucking an expensive transportation mode. In response to these problems, many trucking companies are using computerized tracking systems, which means companies can locate shipments at any time.
They can travel almost anywhere on land. They can deliver products from door to door. However, trucks cannot carry as much cargo at one time as trains can. Trucks are quite dependable for valuable goods going short distances. Often, they are used in conjunction with other modes of transportation. Trucks are essential to move containers (e.g., from railway yards to warehouses).
Products are prone to loss or damage when shipped by trucks. This makes trucking an expensive transportation mode. In response to these problems, many trucking companies are using computerized tracking systems, which means companies can locate shipments at any time.