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Table B-13 - Estimated Measures of Reliability for Shipment Characteristics by Destination and Mode of Transportation for State of Origin: 2002

Monday, July 2, 2012

Table B-13 - Estimated Measures of Reliability for Shipment Characteristics by Destination and Mode of Transportation for State of Origin: 2002

[Estimates are based on data from the Commodity Flow Survey. Because of rounding, estimates may not be additive]

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Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 10.2 17.1 13.7 13.9
Single modes 11.8 2.2 16.5 0.6 14.1 0.4 17.1
Truck 15.8 4.8 22.1 6.2 21.0 7.0 16.1
For-hire truck 27.8 5.8 36.1 6.2 24.6 6.6 19.1
Private truck 11.8 3.0 25.3 5.9 23.0 2.5 17.1
Rail 26.5 0.6 32.9 6.1 22.0 5.0 S
Water S S S S S S 31.6
Shallow draft S S S S S S 31.6
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 22.4 3.4 49.5 0.1 S S 5.0
Pipeline S S S S S S S
Multiple modes 16.2 2.2 23.7 0.2 15.9 0.5 4.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 16.7 2.2 24.4 0.1 22.5 0.5 4.7
Truck and rail S S S S 42.8 0.3 S
Truck and water S S 35.1 34.8 18.3
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes S S S S S S 31.6
Other and unknown modes 40.3 0.4 S S 26.2 0.2 S

Alabama

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 3.8
Single modes 28.7 16.5 S S S S 4.8
Truck 44.8 12.1 S S S S 14.9
For-hire truck 45.4 12.1 S S S S 14.9
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 38.9 13.1 40.0 10.7 39.5 11.2 15.0
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 44.9 15.3 45.0 15.0 2.5
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 44.9 15.3 45.0 15.0 2.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Alaska

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 41.9 38.8 35.4 20.1
Single modes 49.0 9.3 48.7 11.5 40.0 10.4 22.9
Truck S S S S S S 29.8
For-hire truck S S S S S S 29.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 25.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 25.8
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 25.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Arizona

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 14.9 19.7 15.8 12.1
Single modes 15.8 1.0 19.0 0.7 15.8 0.3 14.8
Truck 16.1 1.3 22.6 6.7 20.0 8.7 14.2
For-hire truck 43.1 6.4 39.7 6.5 34.8 5.9 9.0
Private truck 11.7 5.4 25.9 7.0 21.3 7.2 17.1
Rail 32.6 0.7 37.2 6.7 32.1 8.8 S
Water S S S S S S 31.6
Shallow draft S S S S S S 31.6
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S S
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 23.2 0.9 33.6 S S 9.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 24.2 0.9 34.3 40.6 0.2 9.6
Truck and rail S S S S S S 33.8
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes S S S S S S 31.6
Other and unknown modes 17.3 0.4 S S S S 23.9

Arkansas

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 1.1
Single modes S S S S S S 10.6
Truck S S S S S S 10.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 10.7
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 49.3 14.9 41.7 14.6 41.8 14.6 14.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 49.3 14.9 41.7 14.6 41.8 14.6 14.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

California

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 21.3 15.8 17.7 7.5
Single modes 21.2 3.7 16.1 0.5 17.8 0.7 11.8
Truck 27.1 6.6 13.2 3.6 15.0 4.9 3.8
For-hire truck 30.3 5.7 16.9 4.2 17.8 4.8 4.0
Private truck 36.7 2.1 27.8 4.3 26.2 3.4 8.0
Rail 44.2 0.3 48.5 3.6 S S 19.0
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 21.5 4.8 S S 38.1 0.2 18.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 22.9 3.8 38.1 0.4 38.2 0.4 3.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 22.9 3.8 38.1 0.4 38.2 0.4 3.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S 44.2 0.4 49.9 0.6 17.3

Colorado

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 15.6 42.1 37.3 3.8
Single modes 21.5 7.3 42.8 3.3 38.0 3.2 6.4
Truck 15.1 7.9 47.4 5.1 42.0 5.3 3.2
For-hire truck 16.3 6.4 35.5 10.0 35.5 8.6 2.5
Private truck 35.2 4.2 S S S S 17.0
Rail 39.2 1.0 35.7 5.2 35.7 5.7 23.8
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S 49.8 0.4 24.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 30.7 7.4 38.1 3.3 39.1 3.2 2.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 30.7 7.4 38.1 3.3 39.1 3.2 2.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Connecticut

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 34.0 S S S S 0.4
Single modes 42.4 9.1 S S S S 0.8
Truck 41.4 8.6 S S S S 23.6
For-hire truck 41.6 8.1 S S S S 23.6
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 10.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 34.5 15.8 34.4 15.7 0.3
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 34.5 15.8 34.4 15.7 0.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

Delaware

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 14.9
Single modes S S S S S S 23.6
Truck S S S S S S 27.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 27.9
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 27.9
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 27.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

District of Columbia

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 27.9
Single modes S S S S S S 28.0
Truck S S S S S S 29.8
For-hire truck S S S S S S 29.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 31.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 29.8
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 29.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Florida

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 29.2 29.4 28.9 1.6
Single modes 45.1 10.9 33.5 6.6 32.9 6.4 1.9
Truck 34.1 9.4 33.8 6.7 33.4 6.6 1.7
For-hire truck 34.1 9.4 33.8 6.9 33.4 6.8 1.7
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S 38.8 0.5 39.8 0.7 2.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 37.6 11.0 29.0 7.3 29.5 7.1 1.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 37.6 11.0 29.0 7.3 29.5 7.1 1.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.8

Georgia

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 39.3 29.7 32.9 1.4
Single modes 44.9 8.2 31.2 3.1 34.4 3.2 3.2
Truck S S 22.1 9.1 22.0 9.9 0.8
For-hire truck S S 21.9 9.1 21.8 9.9 0.8
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S 26.8 0.3 27.1 0.3 10.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 32.2 8.1 21.1 3.1 21.4 3.2 0.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 32.2 8.1 21.1 3.1 21.4 3.2 0.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Hawaii

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 24.8 S S S S 1.5
Single modes S S S S S S 29.8
Truck
For-hire truck
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 30.1 8.9 33.3 14.6 33.0 14.8 1.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 39.5 14.6 43.6 15.5 43.7 15.2 21.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water 49.7 15.8 35.2 15.7 34.9 15.8 18.3
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Idaho

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S 47.9 47.7 11.1
Single modes 21.0 15.5 48.6 1.8 48.4 1.7 11.6
Truck 21.6 15.2 48.6 1.8 48.5 1.7 11.4
For-hire truck 24.3 14.9 S S S S 11.3
Private truck S S S S S S 26.1
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 24.2
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 11.4
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 11.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Illinois

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 9.9 32.6 31.1 0.8
Single modes 17.3 7.5 41.4 7.7 39.4 7.6 1.4
Truck 29.5 10.8 24.2 13.3 23.9 13.2 0.5
For-hire truck 29.5 10.8 24.2 13.1 24.0 13.0 0.5
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail S S S S S S 28.0
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 18.4
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 18.3 7.5 44.3 7.8 44.1 7.7 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 17.5 7.0 48.0 6.7 48.8 6.5 0.9
Truck and rail S S S S S S 27.9
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Indiana

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 37.6 38.7 38.6 0.9
Single modes 49.9 14.5 41.0 6.1 40.9 5.9 2.9
Truck S S S S S S 0.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 0.9
Private truck
Rail S S S S S S 29.8
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S 28.4 2.7 30.6 3.3 11.5
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 32.1 14.5 39.9 6.1 41.0 5.9 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 32.1 14.5 39.9 6.1 41.0 5.9 0.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Iowa

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 37.6 47.0 46.3 2.3
Single modes S S S S S S 3.2
Truck S S S S S S 10.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 10.6
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 35.5 15.5 S S S S 15.2
Parcel, USPS or courier 36.8 15.3 S S S S 15.2
Truck and rail S S S S S S 31.6
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Kansas

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 41.1 44.5 47.5 6.8
Single modes S S 45.5 13.2 48.6 12.7 7.8
Truck 37.3 14.0 34.3 14.6 36.3 14.6 3.0
For-hire truck 32.2 11.8 39.7 10.9 41.5 10.6 2.5
Private truck S S S S S S 21.4
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S 48.4 1.2 S S 10.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 3.1
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 3.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Kentucky

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S 28.8 28.7 3.6
Single modes S S 30.7 12.9 30.5 12.9 4.7
Truck S S 37.0 13.6 36.5 13.7 1.3
For-hire truck S S 37.0 13.6 36.6 13.8 1.3
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 12.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 44.1 12.9 42.8 12.9 10.6
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 44.1 12.9 42.8 12.9 10.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Louisiana

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 44.3 39.8 40.5 1.3
Single modes 46.5 10.7 44.5 11.5 45.5 11.7 2.2
Truck 46.5 10.7 44.5 11.5 45.5 11.7 2.2
For-hire truck 46.8 10.8 S S S S 10.7
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 31.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 1.4
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 1.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Maine

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S 35.8 36.2 18.3
Single modes S S 44.8 13.6 45.4 13.8 23.6
Truck S S S S S S 25.8
For-hire truck S S S S S S 25.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 27.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 43.0 11.7 46.7 13.6 46.6 13.8 21.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 43.0 11.7 46.7 13.6 46.6 13.8 21.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Maryland

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 31.6 32.7 32.7 0.9
Single modes 45.6 12.8 48.1 12.4 48.2 12.4 10.6
Truck S S S S S S 14.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 14.9
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 21.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 49.6 12.8 47.3 12.4 47.2 12.4 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 49.6 12.8 47.3 12.4 47.2 12.4 0.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Massachusetts

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 29.3 S S S S 1.0
Single modes 47.7 13.2 S S S S 1.8
Truck S S S S S S 0.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 0.4
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 1.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 10.6
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 10.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Michigan

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 25.0 34.1 34.0 0.8
Single modes 29.9 9.3 34.2 1.4 34.2 1.3 1.5
Truck 34.8 10.0 35.8 8.0 36.2 8.3 0.5
For-hire truck 34.9 9.9 36.0 8.1 36.4 8.2 0.5
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 37.1 5.6 S S S S 1.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 35.1 8.7 32.6 1.3 32.7 1.2 0.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 35.1 8.7 32.6 1.3 32.7 1.2 0.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

Minnesota

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 31.8 43.4 44.4 2.9
Single modes S S 45.0 12.4 45.8 12.0 3.4
Truck S S S S S S 10.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 10.6
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 35.9 7.9 36.2 1.5 36.1 2.0 2.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 42.0 12.0 S S S S 2.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 42.0 12.0 S S S S 2.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Mississippi

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 42.7 S S S S 10.9
Single modes S S S S S S 10.8
Truck S S S S S S 15.0
For-hire truck S S S S S S 15.0
Private truck
Rail S S S S S S 29.8
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 21.1
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 21.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Missouri

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 26.8 S S 49.1 2.5
Single modes 35.8 13.8 S S S S 5.1
Truck 37.0 12.0 S S S S 1.5
For-hire truck 37.2 12.3 S S S S 1.6
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 18.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 44.2 13.1 49.7 10.9 S S 1.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 44.2 13.1 49.7 10.9 S S 1.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Montana

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 44.9 S S S S 3.2
Single modes 45.5 12.6 S S S S 10.8
Truck 45.5 12.6 S S S S 10.8
For-hire truck 45.5 12.6 S S S S 10.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 39.9 12.0 41.4 12.0 3.6
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 39.9 12.0 41.4 12.0 3.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Nebraska

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 3.3
Single modes S S S S S S 15.2
Truck 36.9 17.2 S S S S 15.0
For-hire truck 37.4 17.3 S S S S 18.3
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 49.7 17.6 S S 15.2
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 49.7 17.6 S S 15.2
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Nevada

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 40.8 37.4 36.4 5.5
Single modes 41.8 2.8 37.4 0.4 36.4 0.4 6.3
Truck S S S S S S 9.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 9.1
Private truck 32.5 6.0 29.0 11.5 29.8 10.8 2.6
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 46.8 7.1 42.1 40.2 39.4
Pipeline S S S S S S S
Multiple modes 30.9 2.8 35.2 0.4 32.3 0.4 11.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 30.9 2.8 35.2 0.4 32.3 0.4 11.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.9

New Hampshire

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 37.9 S S S S 10.6
Single modes S S S S S S 21.2
Truck S S S S S S 23.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.6
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 27.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 40.9 13.4 28.4 19.2 28.3 19.3 14.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 40.9 13.4 28.4 19.2 28.3 19.3 14.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

New Jersey

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 28.5 46.8 46.8 0.9
Single modes 37.5 10.1 S S S S 2.9
Truck 30.4 12.3 S S S S 10.5
For-hire truck 30.4 12.3 S S S S 10.5
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 43.3 13.2 37.7 5.6 35.5 5.4 11.2
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 37.1 10.1 47.4 8.8 47.3 8.8 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 37.1 10.1 47.4 8.8 47.3 8.8 0.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

New Mexico

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 40.7 44.5 S S 1.9
Single modes 41.4 1.3 44.5 0.2 S S 2.1
Truck 43.0 5.6 44.7 0.4 S S 2.1
For-hire truck S S S S S S 3.1
Private truck 27.6 7.5 36.6 9.5 36.2 9.8 1.7
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 40.5
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 29.0 1.3 S S S S 3.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 29.0 1.3 S S S S 3.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 30.0

New York

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 42.9 S S S S 0.9
Single modes S S S S S S 1.2
Truck S S S S S S 0.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 0.9
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S 41.8 7.3 41.3 7.5 2.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 29.4 7.3 42.7 10.6 43.3 10.6 0.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 29.4 7.3 42.7 10.6 43.3 10.6 0.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S 45.8 2.3 44.4 2.2 23.6

North Carolina

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 37.7 S S S S 0.7
Single modes 47.7 14.3 S S S S 0.8
Truck S S S S S S 10.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 10.6
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 10.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 27.9 13.1 37.7 11.4 39.3 11.5 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 27.9 13.1 37.7 11.4 39.3 11.5 0.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

North Dakota

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 19.1
Single modes S S S S S S 25.8
Truck S S S S S S 25.8
For-hire truck S S S S S S 25.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 26.4
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 26.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Ohio

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 34.0 41.6 41.2 1.6
Single modes 33.0 12.4 44.2 10.3 43.9 10.2 2.4
Truck 36.5 9.4 47.9 12.7 47.1 12.5 0.4
For-hire truck 36.5 9.4 47.9 12.7 47.1 12.5 0.4
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 43.0 10.1 S S S S 3.4
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 34.5 10.2 34.8 10.1 1.2
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 34.5 10.2 34.8 10.1 1.2
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Oklahoma

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 32.6 S S S S 10.4
Single modes 41.4 12.4 S S S S 11.7
Truck 44.0 11.7 S S S S 3.0
For-hire truck 43.8 11.4 S S S S 2.6
Private truck S S S S S S 28.1
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 18.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 10.7
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 10.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 28.0

Oregon

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 24.9 36.4 35.6 6.5
Single modes 33.7 8.2 38.1 8.2 37.0 7.8 6.4
Truck 44.8 10.8 43.2 11.7 43.1 11.4 1.9
For-hire truck 45.4 10.7 43.3 11.7 43.2 11.4 1.8
Private truck S S S S S S 27.9
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 11.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 34.2 8.4 27.3 1.8 26.5 1.8 8.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 34.2 8.4 27.3 1.8 26.5 1.8 8.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.9

Pennsylvania

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 40.0 37.2 37.1 0.8
Single modes S S 43.9 8.8 44.0 8.9 1.4
Truck 36.0 10.8 45.9 9.9 45.7 9.9 1.5
For-hire truck 36.0 10.8 45.9 9.9 45.7 9.9 1.5
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 10.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 38.7 11.4 S S S S 0.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 38.7 11.4 S S S S 0.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Rhode Island

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 15.1
Single modes S S S S S S 18.5
Truck S S S S S S 25.8
For-hire truck S S S S S S 25.8
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 25.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 29.8
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 29.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

South Carolina

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S 38.1 38.0 1.7
Single modes S S 39.5 14.5 39.4 14.5 10.7
Truck 43.3 12.0 40.0 17.5 40.0 17.5 14.9
For-hire truck 43.3 12.0 40.0 17.5 40.0 17.5 14.9
Private truck
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 27.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 41.5 13.4 33.8 11.9 34.1 12.1 10.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 41.5 13.4 33.8 11.9 34.1 12.1 10.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.9

South Dakota

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 39.6 S S S S 12.7
Single modes S S S S S S 22.2
Truck S S S S S S 21.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.9
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 31.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 21.2
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 21.2
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Tennessee

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 45.1 S S S S 2.5
Single modes S S S S S S 3.0
Truck 46.6 8.1 S S S S 10.8
For-hire truck 46.6 8.1 S S S S 10.8
Private truck
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 10.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 26.5 10.0 40.3 12.0 40.7 11.8 2.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 26.5 10.0 40.3 12.0 40.7 11.8 2.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Texas

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 16.6 14.2 16.2 6.0
Single modes 17.9 6.5 13.4 2.9 16.1 1.0 8.3
Truck 20.2 5.0 22.3 8.8 29.4 9.5 5.0
For-hire truck 23.6 5.2 28.1 8.3 33.7 9.5 4.2
Private truck 31.4 1.9 33.8 3.7 29.5 2.9 13.8
Rail 25.0 5.4 23.9 8.8 27.0 9.6 15.4
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 40.5 4.9 42.0 43.2 0.2 6.0
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 35.1 6.5 S S 49.9 1.0 4.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 38.9 6.4 14.5 0.2 10.1 0.3 4.8
Truck and rail S S S S S S 27.9
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 23.7

Utah

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 42.5 26.5 26.8 3.4
Single modes 22.3 11.0 26.8 3.1 27.2 2.8 3.6
Truck 21.5 11.0 26.4 3.1 25.8 2.8 3.6
For-hire truck 26.8 11.1 28.2 12.1 29.1 12.0 2.7
Private truck 26.3 4.8 S S S S 14.0
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S 48.2 2.7 5.0
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S 48.2 2.7 5.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.9

Vermont

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 36.2 S S S S 18.3
Single modes S S S S S S 25.8
Truck S S S S S S 27.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 29.8
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 31.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 46.4 10.6 S S S S 18.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 46.4 10.6 S S S S 18.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

Virginia

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 35.2 28.7 28.4 0.9
Single modes 30.1 12.7 38.9 14.0 38.3 13.9 10.6
Truck 34.9 10.4 39.1 13.8 38.5 13.8 10.7
For-hire truck 34.9 10.4 39.1 13.8 38.5 13.8 10.7
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S 49.7 0.3 18.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 35.3 13.4 35.2 13.4 0.6
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 35.3 13.4 35.2 13.4 0.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

Washington

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 32.5 19.6 21.4 1.0
Single modes 37.5 4.8 19.7 0.6 21.6 0.7 4.4
Truck 42.1 6.0 17.6 8.6 17.9 9.2 1.7
For-hire truck 42.0 6.0 16.9 8.7 17.3 9.2 1.4
Private truck S S S S S S 27.9
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 34.9 6.2 S S S S 13.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 19.5 4.8 30.1 0.6 30.1 0.7 1.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 19.6 4.8 30.1 0.6 30.2 0.7 1.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water S S S S S S 31.6
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

West Virginia

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes S S S S S S 14.9
Single modes S S S S S S 25.8
Truck S S S S S S 27.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 27.9
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 29.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 23.6
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 23.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

Wisconsin

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 20.0 40.9 41.0 0.9
Single modes 32.8 11.0 41.3 2.7 41.5 2.8 2.5
Truck 34.4 11.0 41.4 2.8 41.6 2.8 0.8
For-hire truck 34.5 11.0 41.5 2.8 41.7 2.9 0.8
Private truck S S S S S S 31.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 18.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 34.3 11.3 23.9 2.7 24.2 2.8 1.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 34.3 11.3 23.9 2.7 24.2 2.8 1.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

Wyoming

Mode of transportation Value Tons Ton-miles CV of average miles
per shipment
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
CV Std. error
of percent
All modes 31.6 44.6 45.7 15.2
Single modes S S 46.0 12.4 47.4 12.6 18.5
Truck S S 46.0 12.4 47.4 12.6 18.5
For-hire truck S S S S S S 18.5
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 44.3 12.4 34.4 12.4 33.9 12.6 18.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 44.3 12.4 34.4 12.4 33.9 12.6 18.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

KEY:
– Represents data cell equal to zero or less than 1 unit of measure.
S Estimate does not meet publication standards because of high sampling variability or poor response quality.
CV Coefficient of variation of number

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SOURCE: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (USDOT) and U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Commodity Flow Survey, Individual State Data, December 2004.