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A Further Case for Unregulated Truck Transportation

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  • W. Miklius
  • D. B. DeLoach

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A frequent allegation is that the unregulated truck-transportation industry chronically suffers from excessive competition because of the industry's structural characteristics. This paper examines the evidence regarding the performance of the industry with respect to this alleged tendency. Alternative explanations for excessive competition are critically examined. Relationships between rates and costs and between rates and distance, and utilization of capacity in the exempt sector suggest that the absence of regulation has not resulted in excessive competition. The findings of this paper strengthen the case for unregulated freight rates in truck transportation.

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  • W. Miklius & D. B. DeLoach, 1965. "A Further Case for Unregulated Truck Transportation," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 47(4), pages 933-947.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ajagec:v:47:y:1965:i:4:p:933-947.
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    1. Kerchner, Orval, 1967. "Cost of Transporting Bulk and Packaged Milk by Truck," Marketing Research Reports 313538, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
    2. Wilson, Wesley W., 1987. "Transport Markets and Firm Behavior: The Backhaul Problem," Journal of the Transportation Research Forum, Transportation Research Forum, vol. 28(1).
    3. True, Arthur W. & Hardaway, Irene L., 1967. "Economics of Agriculture -- Reports and Publications Issued or Sponsored by USDA's Economic Research Service, October 1965-September 1966," Miscellaneous Publications 321238, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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