Truck Brokers: An Integral Part of Exempt Agricultural Commodity Movements

Floyd D. Gaibler

No 344770, Miscellaneous Publications from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: Transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables has been continually shifting from railroads to motor carriers over the last 15 years. Truck brokers have become increasingly important as a link between shippers and truckers by arranging transportation of commodities between production areas and market outlets. This report examines truck brokers who arrange movement of ICC-exempt agricultural commodities, their clients, the brokers’ services, and the rate structure of the business.

Keywords: Marketing; Supply Chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 32
Date: 1977-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.344770

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