Regarding Railroads

question 132

Multiple Choice

Regarding railroads,

• A) full carload rates are lower than less-than-carload rates.
• B) rail shipments usually move much faster than truck shipments.
• C) they transport the same products in less-than-carload lots faster than full carload shipments.
• D) they handle products only if they are shipped in full carload lots.
• E) None of these alternatives is true.

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