Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
I've heard it said before (but haven't really looked it up) that the only reason we use so much "trucking" is due to the teamsters. Rail is cheaper and can be used for a significant amount of trucking, but isn't utilized to it's full extent.
Interesting topic. Use of rail in the US for cargo and passenger is so far behind the rest of the world. I wonder if the teamsters actually have the power to stop rail development or if it's other reasons.