Return-Loads Bureaus to Save Waste in Transportation
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About this eBook
| Author | United States. Council of National Defense. Highways Transport Committee |
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| Title | Return-Loads Bureaus to Save Waste in Transportation |
| Original Publication |
Washington Government Printing Office 1918 |
| Series Title | Highways Transport Committee, Council of National Defense, Bulletin 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Return-Loads Bureaus to Save Waste in Transportation" is a governmental transport bulletin issued by the Highways Transport Committee of the Council of National Defense in Washington, D.C., during the early 20th century, specifically in 1918. This publication outlines a systematic approach to utilizing motor trucks more efficiently as a means of transportation, particularly during a time of pressing logistical challenges attributed to World War I. The document discusses establishing Return-Loads Bureaus as a method to connect shippers and truck owners to maximize vehicle usage and reduce waste. The primary focus of the book is on addressing transportation inefficiencies caused by railroad delays, shortages, and the underutilization of motor trucks. It advocates for the creation of local clearinghouses (Return-Loads Bureaus) within Chambers of Commerce to facilitate the transfer of information about available trucks and potential cargo loads. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden on the rail system by encouraging truck owners to find return loads, thus enabling faster shipping and improving overall transportation efficiency. Practical steps and examples define the processes for setting up these bureaus, emphasizing collaboration among local businesses and organizations for successful implementation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Transportation, Automotive |
| Subject | Roads |
| Subject | Trucking |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18878 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 47 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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