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Look to short-haul freight as an economic bellwether

FreightWaves
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Demand for short-haul truckloads ( under 100 miles ) has grown over the past year , while long-haul volumes have declined significantly.

This shift is largely due to long haul transport being supplanted by intermodal transport.

Automotive and retail activity are major drivers in this segment.

Markets with the highest COTVI figures include Detroit , Elizabeth , Houston ; and Allentown , Pennsylvania .

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86

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88

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23

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formal

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English

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59

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medium-lived

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