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Truck Train Research Paper

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Truck trains, or road trains, is a method of trucking used in remote areas (like Argentina, Australia, Mexico, the United States, and Canada) where train tracks cannot be placed, and move freight efficiently. A truck train consists of a relatively conventional tractor unit, but instead of towing one trailer, a truck train pulls two or more of them.

I don’t know of any alternative to move all of the freight that needs to be transported to these remote locations other than to move them via vehicles. It is definitely not a sustainable solution as the trucks rely on gas and carry 500 gallons of gas with them on their 6000 mile round trip. As for vehicle safety, the truck travels around 50 mph and weighs nearly 200 tons! Moving 200 tons at a considerable

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