RAILROADERS and truckers have barred no holds in their thumb-in-eye competition for more business. Over the years the truckers have managed to lure millions of dollars worth of freight traffic annually from the railroads. But as the trailer fleets have grown, truckers have brought on themselves the ire of motorists and tightening restrictions from states on trailer weights, size, etc. Railroaders, in turn, have seen their costs rise as business dropped. These pressures are forcing the two adversaries to end their fighting and compromise. The compromise: piggyback shipping, i.e., carrying loaded truck trailers on railroad flatcars
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What a smart idea. I one am for getting more tractor trailers off of the highways. I also believe that it will save consumers money because like the article says the truckers won't have to pay as much upkeep on their vehicles, their insurance should decrease for not making long hauls and, they won't have tp spend so much in gas. This savings to them should mean a decrease in prices for the consumers. On the other hand the increase in revenue for the railways should mean that they would be able to lower thier prices as well. I think this is a win-win situation for all involved.
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