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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 14.5 14.2 38.1 10.0
Single modes 18.2 3.3 14.5 1.1 36.8 3.9 22.5
Truck 18.8 3.5 14.5 1.1 37.3 4.0 24.0
For-hire truck 31.5 4.1 19.2 4.4 48.1 6.3 12.6
Private truck 11.5 3.6 19.0 5.0 22.9 6.2 14.0
Rail S S S S S S S
Water 49.0 S S S S S
Shallow draft S S S S S S 30.6
Great Lakes
Deep draft S S S S S S S
Air (including truck and air) 19.1 0.5 36.7 S S 11.0
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 13.8 3.6 24.6 0.2 32.4 2.7 6.2
Parcel, USPS or courier 13.8 3.6 24.7 0.2 32.5 2.7 6.2
Truck and rail S S S S S S 31.6
Truck and water S S S S S S S
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes S S S S S S 29.8
Other and unknown modes 38.7 1.1 S S S S 39.2

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 17.1 37.5 38.5 2.4
Single modes 22.7 7.6 40.6 7.0 41.9 7.3 2.2
Truck 22.7 7.6 40.6 7.0 41.9 7.3 2.2
For-hire truck 23.4 10.0 41.2 11.7 42.4 12.0 10.8
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
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 24.8 7.7 27.8 7.5 28.1 7.8 2.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 24.8 7.7 27.8 7.5 28.1 7.8 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

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 S S S S S S 20.7
Single modes S S S S S S 25.2
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 29.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 27.2
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 27.2
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 30.6 S S S S 0.5
Single modes 40.9 12.1 S S S S 0.7
Truck S S S S S S 0.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 0.6
Private truck S S S S S S 25.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 23.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 28.3 12.2 38.2 15.8 38.1 15.8 0.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 28.3 12.2 38.2 15.8 38.1 15.8 0.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

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 23.8 36.0 36.7 1.9
Single modes 45.4 13.3 44.8 15.3 45.3 15.3 10.6
Truck 45.4 13.2 44.8 15.3 45.3 15.3 10.6
For-hire truck 45.4 13.2 44.8 15.3 45.3 15.3 10.6
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 34.3 13.3 44.3 15.3 41.7 15.3 2.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 34.3 13.3 44.3 15.3 41.7 15.3 2.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

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 36.1 S S S S 0.2
Single modes 33.7 5.2 43.6 11.0 43.3 11.0 0.8
Truck 39.0 5.4 45.2 9.8 44.8 9.9 0.4
For-hire truck 45.8 6.2 49.5 10.0 49.1 10.0 0.4
Private truck S S S S S S 10.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 1.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 16.9 7.6 S S S S 0.2
Parcel, USPS or courier 16.9 7.6 S S S S 0.2
Truck and rail S S S S S S 31.6
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 14.9

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 33.8 34.4 34.2 0.7
Single modes 46.4 7.3 39.6 9.4 39.7 9.4 0.5
Truck 48.0 7.9 40.8 9.7 40.9 9.7 0.6
For-hire truck 49.4 8.1 41.8 10.5 41.9 10.5 0.6
Private truck 43.1 1.9 39.8 1.9 40.5 1.9 23.6
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 32.4 6.7 37.3 8.1 36.5 8.1 0.7
Parcel, USPS or courier 32.4 6.7 37.3 8.1 36.5 8.1 0.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

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 12.6 44.0 33.6 2.3
Single modes 15.2 4.9 44.4 1.0 34.1 1.6 5.2
Truck 15.1 4.9 44.4 1.0 34.1 1.6 5.4
For-hire truck 19.2 4.0 30.2 12.3 40.8 10.7 4.1
Private truck 18.9 4.9 S S S S 6.1
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 29.6 4.8 49.3 1.0 S S 4.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 29.6 4.8 49.3 1.0 S S 4.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 20.1

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 36.1 S S S S 2.6
Single modes S S S S S S 24.6
Truck S S S S S S 18.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 18.4
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 30.8
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 2.9
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 2.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

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 22.8 S S 49.9 10.5
Single modes S S S S S S 23.6
Truck S S S S S S 23.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 27.9
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 32.4 11.5 26.3 17.2 26.3 17.1 10.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 32.4 11.5 26.3 17.2 26.3 17.1 10.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 21.3 39.9 39.9 1.0
Single modes 35.9 8.7 44.1 11.5 44.6 11.6 1.0
Truck 38.7 9.3 44.3 11.4 44.7 11.5 0.9
For-hire truck 41.3 9.3 S S S S 1.0
Private truck 33.6 1.0 S S S S 10.7
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 21.2
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 25.4 8.2 41.5 8.1 42.5 8.2 1.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 25.4 8.2 41.5 8.1 42.5 8.2 1.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.9

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 S S S S S S 1.1
Single modes S S S S S S 1.5
Truck S S S S S S 1.5
For-hire truck S S S S S S 1.7
Private truck S S S S S S 21.1
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 49.7 4.9 49.2 4.8 1.2
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 49.7 4.9 49.2 4.8 1.2
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 S S S S S S 15.0
Single modes S S S S S S 26.3
Truck
For-hire truck
Private truck
Rail
Water S S S S S S 31.6
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft S S S S S S 31.6
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 27.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S S S S S 18.3
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 21.1
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

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 33.7 S S S S 14.9
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) S S S S S S 31.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 38.3 8.3 29.3 18.5 29.0 18.6 15.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 38.3 8.3 29.3 18.5 29.0 18.6 15.0
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 25.2 49.0 49.6 0.7
Single modes 36.8 6.7 S S S S 1.0
Truck 36.8 6.6 S S S S 0.9
For-hire truck 24.6 6.3 44.0 5.7 43.8 6.0 0.8
Private truck S S S S S S 15.0
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 21.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 32.4 6.6 31.2 3.7 31.3 3.8 0.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 32.4 6.6 31.2 3.7 31.3 3.8 0.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

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 23.1 25.2 26.5 1.0
Single modes 27.5 5.5 27.0 5.6 28.6 5.6 8.0
Truck 25.2 5.2 27.0 5.6 28.5 5.6 1.3
For-hire truck 23.7 7.3 26.9 6.2 28.7 6.2 1.4
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 27.6
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 33.4 5.4 S S S S 1.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 33.4 5.4 S S S S 1.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.9

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 S S S S S S 1.5
Single modes 43.3 13.3 S S S S 15.2
Truck 43.3 13.3 S S S S 15.2
For-hire truck 44.7 12.6 S S S S 18.4
Private truck S S S S S S 25.9
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 1.5
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 1.5
Truck and rail
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 32.3 S S S S 1.3
Single modes S S S S S S 1.5
Truck S S S S S S 1.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 1.5
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
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 36.5 15.3 48.9 14.5 49.9 14.7 1.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 36.5 15.3 48.9 14.5 49.9 14.7 1.4
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 S S S S 1.5
Single modes S S S S S S 5.4
Truck S S S S S S 1.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 1.4
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 24.0 15.9 46.2 8.8 43.7 8.8 1.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 24.0 15.9 46.2 8.8 43.7 8.8 1.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

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 S S S S S S 0.8
Single modes S S S S S S 18.3
Truck S S S S S S 18.3
For-hire truck S S S S S S 18.3
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 38.9 17.0 S S S S 0.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 38.9 17.0 S S S S 0.8
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 22.0 23.8 24.2 5.1
Single modes 28.8 8.6 24.1 0.8 24.6 1.0 6.7
Truck 28.8 8.6 24.1 0.8 24.6 1.0 6.7
For-hire truck 28.2 6.7 21.8 8.5 20.5 7.6 9.9
Private truck 33.9 8.3 40.1 8.7 40.2 8.0 12.6
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 27.5 8.1 29.9 0.9 32.4 1.0 7.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 27.5 8.1 29.9 0.9 32.4 1.0 7.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.9

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 19.0 S S S S 1.5
Single modes 24.6 8.8 S S S S 1.7
Truck 25.4 8.9 S S S S 1.6
For-hire truck 27.8 9.9 S S S S 1.4
Private truck S S S S S S 23.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 25.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 36.3 8.8 21.8 6.7 21.6 6.6 1.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 36.3 8.8 21.8 6.7 21.6 6.6 1.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.8

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 12.7 18.6 21.0 4.3
Single modes 16.3 4.5 18.7 0.2 21.1 0.1 6.7
Truck 16.4 4.5 18.7 0.2 21.1 0.2 3.2
For-hire truck 22.4 2.6 26.4 4.6 31.2 5.0 5.0
Private truck 16.4 4.3 20.8 4.5 23.9 4.9 3.7
Rail
Water S S S S S S 31.6
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft S S S S S S 31.6
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 28.0
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 27.1 4.0 18.6 19.7 7.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 27.1 4.0 18.7 19.8 7.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water S S S S S S 31.6
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes 37.6 0.9 45.6 0.1 41.0 13.4

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 30.1 35.1 35.3 1.0
Single modes 24.6 4.3 37.4 7.6 37.0 7.4 1.2
Truck 25.5 5.7 37.7 7.8 37.3 7.6 1.6
For-hire truck 31.3 7.8 39.2 8.0 38.9 7.8 1.8
Private truck S S 44.9 3.2 43.6 3.2 18.5
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 48.7 2.3 46.7 1.1 46.4 1.1 21.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 40.7 4.0 S S S S 1.1
Parcel, USPS or courier 40.7 4.0 S S S S 1.1
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes 48.2 1.0 S S S S 25.8

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 21.7 28.9 30.0 0.6
Single modes 20.3 7.9 34.7 9.6 35.7 9.7 1.0
Truck 20.2 7.9 34.7 9.6 35.8 9.7 0.6
For-hire truck 22.5 6.8 35.3 10.3 36.3 10.4 0.7
Private truck S S S S S S 25.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 26.2
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 30.3 8.5 26.1 7.0 25.8 7.1 0.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 30.3 8.5 26.1 7.0 25.8 7.1 0.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 25.8

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 34.5 S S S S 1.0
Single modes S S S S S S 1.4
Truck S S S S S S 1.4
For-hire truck S S S S S S 1.4
Private truck S S 48.1 4.7 48.1 4.5 21.1
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 40.4 12.0 S S S S 10.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 40.4 12.0 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

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 33.7 42.6 42.5 1.9
Single modes S S 45.3 14.0 45.1 14.0 2.7
Truck S S 45.2 13.9 45.1 13.9 2.7
For-hire truck S S 45.3 14.0 45.2 14.1 2.7
Private truck S S S S S S 29.8
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 28.4 9.5 26.4 14.0 25.0 14.0 1.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 28.4 9.5 26.4 14.0 25.0 14.0 1.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 S S S S S S 10.6
Single modes S S S S S S 18.3
Truck S S S S S S 21.1
For-hire truck S S S S S S 21.1
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 45.2 13.5 44.8 13.5 18.3
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 45.2 13.5 44.8 13.5 18.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

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 43.0 35.6 36.1 10.7
Single modes S S S S S S 18.6
Truck S S S S S S 23.7
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.7
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 46.9 11.9 47.8 11.8 10.7
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 46.9 11.9 47.8 11.8 10.7
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 28.9 S S S S 0.5
Single modes S S S S S S 18.3
Truck S S S S S S 18.3
For-hire truck S S S S S S 18.3
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 44.8 14.5 S S S S 0.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 44.8 14.5 S S S S 0.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

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 17.2 24.2 25.9 3.8
Single modes 22.5 4.5 24.2 0.4 25.9 0.4 5.0
Truck 22.5 4.5 24.2 0.4 25.9 0.4 5.0
For-hire truck 14.2 4.2 39.0 10.0 41.2 10.3 5.8
Private truck 30.9 7.5 29.8 10.0 31.7 10.3 7.0
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 22.7 5.1 14.4 0.4 16.6 0.5 3.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 22.7 5.1 14.4 0.4 16.6 0.5 3.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

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 21.5 21.9 27.1 1.7
Single modes 24.1 5.1 23.0 1.7 28.6 1.7 2.3
Truck 25.0 5.1 23.1 1.8 28.7 1.8 2.1
For-hire truck 26.7 4.8 24.5 6.2 28.4 6.1 2.2
Private truck 22.6 2.4 34.4 6.4 38.9 6.5 4.5
Rail S S S S S S 31.6
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 26.9
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 19.0 5.0 28.1 1.2 28.6 1.3 2.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 19.0 5.0 28.1 1.2 28.6 1.3 2.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes 44.9 0.5 S S S S 18.7

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 36.7 S S S S 10.6
Single modes S S S S S S 21.1
Truck S S S S S S 21.1
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.6
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 48.7 15.9 48.8 15.9 14.9
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 48.7 15.9 48.8 15.9 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

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 10.9 21.1 19.8 3.5
Single modes 7.0 7.0 22.2 2.1 20.7 1.6 3.5
Truck 8.0 7.5 22.3 2.1 20.8 1.7 3.1
For-hire truck 10.9 7.0 23.8 7.2 22.6 6.1 5.8
Private truck 23.0 3.9 32.2 7.2 29.5 6.0 3.2
Rail
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 16.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 25.5 5.6 28.1 2.1 29.7 1.6 3.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 25.5 5.6 28.1 2.1 29.7 1.6 3.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S 49.5 0.1 12.0

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 18.5 37.3 39.1 1.3
Single modes 27.1 5.2 21.9 15.4 22.8 15.9 3.1
Truck 27.5 5.4 22.0 15.3 22.9 15.8 2.9
For-hire truck 28.2 5.4 22.2 15.4 23.1 15.8 2.9
Private truck S S S S S S 23.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 48.9 0.6 S S S S 18.4
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 17.2 4.2 S S S S 1.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 17.2 4.2 S S S S 1.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 23.7

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 49.6 S S S S 10.8
Single modes S S S S S S 21.1
Truck S S S S S S 23.6
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.6
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 31.0 14.8 45.0 17.6 44.8 17.9 10.8
Parcel, USPS or courier 31.0 14.8 45.0 17.6 44.8 17.9 10.8
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 43.2 S S S S 2.3
Single modes S S S S S S 4.6
Truck S S S S S S 2.2
For-hire truck S S S S S S 2.2
Private truck 42.0 0.7 34.6 2.2 35.8 2.5 18.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S S S 23.7
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 26.2 8.9 35.7 7.1 36.3 6.9 1.6
Parcel, USPS or courier 26.2 8.9 35.7 7.1 36.3 6.9 1.6
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 23.6

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 32.9 S S S S 0.9
Single modes 38.5 11.3 S S S S 15.1
Truck 39.2 11.5 S S S S 18.3
For-hire truck 39.2 11.5 S S S S 18.3
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 39.0 11.3 41.2 16.1 40.2 16.2 1.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 39.0 11.3 41.2 16.1 40.2 16.2 1.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

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 45.6 S S S S 0.3
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 10.6
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 27.0 13.8 22.0 14.5 21.8 14.5 0.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 27.0 13.8 22.0 14.5 21.8 14.5 0.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.8

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 19.9 22.6 22.0 4.5
Single modes 24.4 7.8 24.2 3.9 24.0 5.2 3.1
Truck 25.7 7.4 24.3 3.9 24.1 5.2 3.7
For-hire truck 19.6 5.2 20.5 6.0 20.1 5.8 5.2
Private truck S S S S S S 13.6
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) S S S S 45.7 26.3
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 23.8 8.1 31.8 3.0 34.5 4.1 4.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 23.8 8.1 31.8 3.0 34.5 4.1 4.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 23.9

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 10.6 15.9 21.1 6.5
Single modes 11.8 2.9 16.5 1.9 21.5 1.1 6.3
Truck 11.8 2.9 16.5 1.9 21.5 1.1 6.3
For-hire truck 19.8 2.6 29.4 4.3 41.1 5.7 14.2
Private truck 12.2 2.6 18.4 4.6 25.9 5.8 6.8
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 20.8 1.2 36.3 35.2 5.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 20.9 1.2 38.5 39.2 4.7
Truck and rail
Truck and water S S S S S S 31.6
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes S S S S S S 29.8
Other and unknown modes 31.4 2.7 S S S S 22.6

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 20.5 23.9 23.8 0.8
Single modes 26.6 11.3 28.0 10.1 27.8 10.1 10.7
Truck 27.5 11.5 28.1 10.2 27.9 10.2 10.6
For-hire truck 28.1 8.5 29.5 9.4 29.8 9.5 10.6
Private truck S S S S S S 25.8
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 11.6 25.3 10.1 24.7 10.1 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 30.1 11.6 25.3 10.1 24.7 10.1 0.9
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

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 40.5 S S S S 15.1
Single modes S S S S S S 23.7
Truck S S S S S S 23.7
For-hire truck S S S S S S 23.7
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes S S 46.8 16.0 47.1 15.8 18.4
Parcel, USPS or courier S S 46.8 16.0 47.1 15.8 18.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 18.0 45.7 49.8 4.3
Single modes 28.4 11.3 S S S S 4.2
Truck 29.6 11.6 S S S S 4.4
For-hire truck 39.9 11.5 S S S S 3.8
Private truck S S S S S S 21.7
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 42.1 11.3 S S S S 4.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 42.1 11.3 S S S S 4.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 29.9

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 16.4 19.6 19.7 1.0
Single modes 16.9 7.0 23.1 5.6 23.1 5.6 1.5
Truck 17.6 6.8 23.7 5.7 23.7 5.7 1.5
For-hire truck 18.9 6.7 26.2 7.5 26.4 7.4 1.8
Private truck S S S S S S 21.2
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air) 36.9 0.8 S S S S 15.0
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 29.0 5.5 26.4 4.6 26.6 4.5 1.0
Parcel, USPS or courier 29.0 5.5 26.4 4.6 26.6 4.5 1.0
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S 29.1 1.6 28.3 1.6 11.6

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 S S S S S S 0.4
Single modes S S S S S S 18.3
Truck S S S S S S 18.3
For-hire truck S S S S S S 21.1
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 37.8 17.5 44.2 19.8 44.0 19.8 0.3
Parcel, USPS or courier 37.8 17.5 44.2 19.8 44.0 19.8 0.3
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 18.4 30.8 30.7 2.5
Single modes 23.8 6.8 31.5 4.0 31.3 4.1 2.7
Truck 23.8 6.8 31.5 4.0 31.3 4.1 2.7
For-hire truck 24.7 6.9 34.9 8.7 35.0 8.7 3.7
Private truck 42.9 7.6 S S S S 12.3
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 24.3 6.1 35.2 3.5 35.5 3.6 3.4
Parcel, USPS or courier 24.3 6.1 35.2 3.5 35.5 3.6 3.4
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 31.6

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 48.2 S S S S 4.4
Single modes S S S S S S 3.7
Truck S S S S S S 3.0
For-hire truck S S S S S S 3.2
Private truck S S S S S S 16.1
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 29.0 13.2 23.9 12.3 22.3 12.2 4.2
Parcel, USPS or courier 29.0 13.2 23.9 12.3 22.3 12.2 4.2
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 S S S S S S 0.4
Single modes S S S S S S 1.2
Truck S S S S S S 0.5
For-hire truck S S S S S S 0.5
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 21.1
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 18.8 14.8 27.3 15.9 27.2 15.9 0.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 18.8 14.8 27.3 15.9 27.2 15.9 0.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes S S S S S S 27.9

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 34.3 39.9 39.2 6.5
Single modes S S 47.2 18.4 45.7 18.5 21.3
Truck S S 47.2 18.4 45.7 18.5 21.3
For-hire truck S S 47.2 18.4 45.7 18.5 21.3
Private truck
Rail
Water
Shallow draft
Great Lakes
Deep draft
Air (including truck and air)
Pipeline S S S
Multiple modes 33.0 12.9 46.4 18.4 44.4 18.5 6.5
Parcel, USPS or courier 33.0 12.9 46.4 18.4 44.4 18.5 6.5
Truck and rail
Truck and water
Rail and water
Other Multiple modes
Other and unknown modes

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 24.6 S S S S 0.8
Single modes 45.9 9.2 S S S S 1.0
Truck 45.9 9.2 S S S S 1.0
For-hire truck 37.3 7.4 S S S S 1.1
Private truck S S S S S S 25.8
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 28.6 9.2 21.1 8.3 21.1 8.4 0.9
Parcel, USPS or courier 28.6 9.2 21.1 8.3 21.1 8.4 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

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 S S S S S S 25.8
Single modes S S S S S S 29.9
Truck S S S S S S 29.9
For-hire truck S S S S S S 29.9
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 25.9
Parcel, USPS or courier S S S S S S 25.9
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.