Freight Classification: A Study of Underlying Principles (Classic Reprint)

John Frederick Strombeck

ISBN 10: 1333354355 / ISBN 13: 9781333354350

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the complex relationship between freight classification and its impact on business. It argues that the use of freight classifications has a direct result on pricing, and even the location of specific industries. Delving into the history and development of freight classification throughout the United States, the author demonstrates how freight classifications have evolved from simple lists into complex systems that affect a wide range of economic activities. The book provides a comprehensive view of the subject and will be of great interest to both scholars and practitioners in the fields of transportation, logistics, and economics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333354350_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Freight Classification: A Study of Underlying Principles (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333354355
• ISBN 13: 9781333354350
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business

About this title

Synopsis

Hook line: Learn how freight classifications are built to distribute transport costs fairly and keep markets moving. This study explains the principles behind reasonable rates and how they affect shippers, carriers, and the public.

This edition examines how classification and pricing are shaped by competing interests and practical costs. It highlights why a fair, general approach matters for producers and consumers alike, without promising impossible shortcuts.

Readers will gain a clear view of the factors that determine reasonableness in freight classification, including the role of competition, cost elements, and public impact. The material stays focused on the logic behind rate design and its real-world effects.

• How indirect costs are allocated among different goods and shipments


• Why carload versus less-than-carload pricing matters for fairness


• How competition among shippers, localities, and commodities influences rates

Ideal for readers of logistics, transportation policy, and those working in rail and freight industries who want a grounded overview of classification principles.