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What percentage of US freight costs does trucking account for?
What percentage of US freight costs does trucking account for?
- 60.4%
- 70.4%
- 80.4% (correct)
- 90.4%
Which mode of transportation is trucking 4 times larger than, in terms of US freight?
Which mode of transportation is trucking 4 times larger than, in terms of US freight?
- Rail
- Ocean
- Air
- All combined (correct)
What percentage of fruits and vegetables in the US are transported by truck?
What percentage of fruits and vegetables in the US are transported by truck?
- 95% (correct)
- 99%
- 85%
- 90%
What are the two distinct advantages of trucking mentioned in the text?
What are the two distinct advantages of trucking mentioned in the text?
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Which US president's infrastructure spending bill is mentioned in the text as having bipartisan support?
Which US president's infrastructure spending bill is mentioned in the text as having bipartisan support?
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What is the largest employer in 35 states in the US?
What is the largest employer in 35 states in the US?
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What percentage of US freight costs does trucking account for?
What percentage of US freight costs does trucking account for?
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What is a significant portion of infrastructure investment focused on?
What is a significant portion of infrastructure investment focused on?
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What is the favorite statistic mentioned in the text regarding trucking?
What is the favorite statistic mentioned in the text regarding trucking?
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What is one of the distinct advantages of trucking mentioned in the text?
What is one of the distinct advantages of trucking mentioned in the text?
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