Freight transportation is an important component in any economy. Freight transportation spurs the production of goods in a country because it provides the inlet of raw materials (Crainic and Kim, 2006). Moreover, it supports trade and consumption of goods by enabling timely availability and efficient movement of finished goods. Transportation is an important element, and it is usually factored in the final cost of finished products. Freight transportation has been instrumental in opening new markets and thus expanding trade. Moreover, freight transportation has enabled companies to access raw materials that were only available in far-flung areas (Zlatoper and Austrian, Continue reading...