Trucks, Trains, and Barges: Comparing The

Modes of Freight Shipping Services

Barge Transport Data (per mode)

1,500 tons453,600 gallons52,500 bushels

514 miles per gallon

One Rail Car Transport Data (per mode)

100 tons30,240 gallons3,500 bushels

100-Car Train Unit Data (per mode)

10,000 tons3,024,000 gallons350,000 bushels

202 miles per gallon

Large Semi Truck (per mode)

26 tons7,865 gallons910 bushels

59 miles per gallon

Source: http://business.tenntom.org/why-use-the-

waterway/shipping-comparisons/

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