Figure 3: Top 3 U.S. Ports by Rail, February 2018

Figure 2: Top 3 Commodities by Truck, February 2018

Figure 1: Top 3 U.S. Ports by Truck, February 2018

National Transportation Atlas Database Spring 2018 Update

Friday, April 20, 2018 - The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) has released the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) spring 2018 update with three new data sets and eight updated data sets. The NTAD is a compilation of geospatial data sets representing the Nation’s transportation infrastructure, containing roadways, railways, and airports.

BTS’ National Transportation Statistics Updated

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today updated National Transportation Statistics(NTS) – a web-only reference guide to national-level transportation data. NTS, updated quarterly, includes a wide range of national transportation information. NTS consists of more than 260 tables of national data of which 56 were updated today.

February 2018 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI), which is based on the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry, fell 0.1 percent in February from January, falling for the second consecutive month. The February 2018 index level (127.5) was 34.5 percent above the April 2009 low during the most recent recession.

Freight Transportation Services Index, February 2013 - February 2018

February 2018 TSI Tables

Table 9: Combined Transportation Services Index from Year-to-Year, February 2018

Table 8: Combined Transportation Services Index Monthly Changes, 2015-2018, February 2018