A Qualitative Study of the European Trucking Industry and Logistics Strategies Using the United States Motor Carrier Industry as a Guide

Abstract

This study investigated the United States motor carrier industry experience with deregulation to afford a comparison with the European Community's (EC) expanded trade liberalization and harmonization program known as EC '92. Historical backgrounds were provided for the U.S. and European trucking industries highlighting significant similarities between the two. Relevant studies in the fields of trucking deregulation and logistics were reviewed Specifically, route control, price setting, efficiencies, and market share and concentration were analyzed. Logistics strategies arising from trucking deregulation were also examined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258204

Entities

People

  • Andrew P. Wilhelm
  • David W. Butler

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Freight Transportation
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Market Economy
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • Surface Transportation
  • Transportation
  • Transportation Infrastructure
  • United States

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