Full-Empty Truck Movement Decisions: An Application of Logit Analysis

Richard Beilock and RIchard L. Kilmer

No 278971, 1984 Annual Meeting, August 5-8, Ithaca, New York from American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association)

Abstract: A model is developed and estimated via logit analysis to explain motor carrier full/empty movement decisions. Data is employed regarding the southbound movements of motor carriers toward Florida to pick up produce and ornamentals. The results indicate that carriers consider a wide range of factors when making such decisions. These include expected rate and demand changes at remote destinations, search costs, and commitments for future loads.

Keywords: Demand and Price Analysis; Production Economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 17
Date: 1984-08
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278971

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