What’s in That Truck I Just Passed on the Highway?

Most goods Americans use in their daily lives are transported and delivered by truck. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers What's in That Truck I Just Passed on the Highway? We see them on roads and highways across the country, those large tractor trailers hauling goods near and far and lined up at weigh stations. Sometimes what they're carrying is obvious from the signage and logos on the outside but often all we see is a box on wheels. We can't help but wonder: What's inside? How heavy is it? Where did it start its journey and where will its journey end? And how important is that truck and its load to the national and local economies? Read More Want the answers? Check out the U.S. Census Bureau's Commodity Flow Survey (CFS), sponsored by and in conjunction with the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Conducted every five years, this sample-based survey produces detailed estimates on the movement of commodities in the United States. Data are shown by mode of transportation, weight, commodity and distance shipped. Continue reading to learn more about: Who owns those trucks? How far do trucks transport goods? How many pounds of goods are transported? What goods are shipped by truck? Exports by truck Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested America Keeps on Truckin': More than 3.5 million people are truck drivers, an all-time high. Driving trucks is one of the largest occupations in the nation. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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