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+The Project Gutenberg EBook of 'Return Loads' to Increase Transport
+Resources by Avoiding Waste of Empty Vehicle Running., by US Government
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+Title: 'Return Loads' to Increase Transport Resources by Avoiding Waste of Empty Vehicle Running.
+ Highway Transport Commitee, Council of National Defence, Bulletin 3
+
+Author: US Government
+
+Release Date: November 11, 2006 [EBook #19757]
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+Language: English
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+
+ AUGUST 1, 1918
+
+ BULLETIN NO. 3
+ (FOR SHIPPERS)
+
+
+ "RETURN LOADS"
+
+ TO INCREASE TRANSPORT RESOURCES BY AVOIDING
+ WASTE OF EMPTY VEHICLE RUNNING
+
+ HIGHWAYS TRANSPORT COMMITTEE
+ COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
+ WASHINGTON, D.C.
+
+
+ [Illustration]
+
+
+ RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.
+
+ "_The Council of National Defense approves the widest possible
+ use of the motor truck as a transportation agency, and requests
+ the State Councils of Defense and other State authorities to
+ take all necessary steps to facilitate such means of
+ transportation, removing any regulations that tend to restrict
+ and discourage such use._"
+
+
+ WASHINGTON
+ GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
+ 1918
+
+
+
+
+ COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.
+
+ HIGHWAYS TRANSPORT COMMITTEE.
+ WASHINGTON, D.C.
+
+
+ HIGHWAYS TRANSPORTATION AS A WAR-TIME MEASURE ONE
+ OF THE SOLUTIONS OF THE SHIPPER'S
+ "SHORT-HAUL" PROBLEM.
+
+
+To increase the highways transport resources as one of the means of
+strengthening the entire transportation system of the country, and for
+the purpose of avoiding the waste incurred by running transport
+vehicles empty, return-load bureaus are established. These bureaus are
+a means of bringing together the shipper having goods to move and the
+operator of an empty vehicle which is possibly running to the point
+for which the goods to be shipped are destined.
+
+With the cooperation of State councils of defense, chambers of
+commerce, local war boards, and other organizations the Council of
+National Defense, through its Highways Transport Committee and its
+State Councils Section, is building up a system for the efficient
+utilization of the highways of the country as a means of strengthening
+the Nation's transportation resources and affording merchants and
+manufacturers relief from necessary railroad embargoes and delays due
+to freight congestion.
+
+State Highways Transport Committees are being organized in all States
+of the Union. The primary functions of the State Highways Transport
+bodies are the development of the five outstanding activities to which
+instant attention is being given by the Highways Transport Committee
+of the National Council of Defense, as follows:
+
+Return Load Bureaus, Rural Express, Cooperation with Federal Railroad
+Administration, Educational, Transport Operating Efficiency.
+
+These activities encompass, briefly, and in the order named, the
+following:
+
+Elimination of empty running of trucks by bringing together shipper
+and truck owner in such way as to provide full loads wherever
+possible.
+
+Rapid development, over fixed routes, of daily power-vehicle service,
+with definite schedules of stops and charges and provision made for
+gathering shipments both on outgoing and incoming trips.
+
+Substitution of adequate truck service that the intracity and
+short-haul service of rail carriers may be relieved and partially
+supplanted; the relief of congested terminals, and an effective
+store-door delivery plan.
+
+Organization of a campaign to place highways transport work throughout
+the States in its proper light before the public, that the support of
+the people in favor of national policies may be made certain. To this
+end an outstanding feature of the work will be enlistment of the
+support of all users of highways transport.
+
+Making transportation more efficient through encouragement of such use
+of highways transport as will eliminate making trips with part loads,
+the loss of time in loading and unloading, and unnecessary delays in
+the handling of receipts.
+
+By taking part of the burden of the "short haul" off the railroads and
+placing it on motor trucks operating over the highways, millions of
+tons of merchandise and materials are transported satisfactorily and
+the railroads are given much needed relief. The motive power and cars
+thus freed from short-haul work can be employed in very important
+long-distance service. The Railroad Administration has indorsed motor
+transportation for this work and reported that this form of relief
+will make it possible for the railroads to operate more effectively
+under the present traffic congestion; hence shippers using the
+highways are assisting in the solution of transportation problems and
+rendering a patriotic service. It is also to be noted that if shippers
+use the highways for short hauls and thus relieve the railroads of a
+burden, they assist in improving general conditions so that they will
+indirectly benefit by having more prompt service on long-distance
+shipments.
+
+
+Dependability of Highways Transportation Proven.
+
+The practicability and dependability of highway haulage between
+neighboring cities has been demonstrated fully. Hundreds of local and
+intercity motor express lines are in successful operation in widely
+scattered sections of the country. The return-load bureau system has
+been installed in England, where it is now considered unpatriotic to
+run a truck without a load. Manchester, England, for example, and all
+the surrounding cities were among the first to start return-load
+bureaus and have reciprocal arrangements whereby they exchange
+information regarding available trucks and loads.
+
+Much of the short-haul freight is carried on the highways by motor
+trucks. It is picked up at the door of the shipper and delivered at
+the door of the consignee, entailing only two handlings. It is
+delivered the same day it is shipped, which for certain commodities is
+the rapidity of transport desired. Frequently after motor trucks
+deliver a load, they return empty, whereas there are shippers who
+would avail themselves of the opportunity to send a load on such a
+truck to its home town. On the other hand, the truck owner would like
+to obtain a return load because the charge for it would reduce his own
+haulage cost. To bring the shipper and truck owner together serves the
+interests of both, hence the return-load bureaus are of mutual
+benefit. These bureaus are nonmoney-making patriotic organizations
+deserving of the support of shippers whom they serve unselfishly.
+
+
+Return-Load Bureaus Listed in Telephone Directories.
+
+In many cities the telephone companies have listed the return-load
+bureaus under the title "Return loads" in the local directories. By
+calling "Return loads" or the telephone number of the bureau, shippers
+can learn where trucks may be obtained to carry loads to points which
+the shipper wishes to reach quickly. In many cities there are motor
+express lines operating on daily schedule over regular routes, but
+there are also many companies, firms, and individuals that own trucks
+which stand idle part of the time. The return-load bureaus list these
+trucks and can place them at the service of the shippers on short
+notice.
+
+There may be many transportation problems confronting shippers,
+especially during the winter period, when it is difficult for the
+railroads to operate at maximum efficiency due to weather conditions.
+There is, however, no period in the year when the judicious use of the
+highways can not be of service both to the country and its shippers.
+It is suggested that a contact be made with the traffic manager of the
+local return-load bureau and the possibilities of this type of
+transportation studied. Preparedness is proportionately of as much
+benefit to the individual as to the Nation, and if consideration is
+now given by the shippers to the few problems that may be confronting
+them in connection with highway transportation, they will be in a
+position to profit by this form of transportation when the needs
+arise.
+
+It is the purpose of the Highways Transport Committee to bring about
+as quickly as possible an organization of return-load bureaus in all
+States where it will be beneficial to establish reciprocal relations.
+In the meantime shipments can be made over those routes which have
+been designated for highway transportation. Motor trucks are a part of
+the transportation equipment of every community, and to increase their
+transport capacity they should operate continuously under full loads
+as far as possible. This is also in the interests of conservation, in
+that they do not "wear the road without the load," and effect a saving
+of the equipment and incidental supplies. Shippers can be of
+considerable assistance in making efficient this war-time measure by
+cooperating with the return-load bureaus. Shippers are urged to give
+as much advance notice as possible, so that the bureaus may notify
+those in other cities in time to arrange for loads for motor trucks on
+return trips.
+
+Since transportation problems have greatly multiplied, due to the
+demands made upon the railways, waterways, etc., the one source left
+open for quick expansion is the highway. Manufacturers, merchants, and
+others interested in the shipment of materials and supplies of all
+kinds should give this form of transportation careful consideration
+and encourage the work of return-load bureaus. Shippers should realize
+the vital importance of patronizing these bureaus, which are so
+unselfishly rendering a great service, as the expenses of each bureau
+are cared for by the local community or organization where the bureau
+is located.
+
+In many cases highway transportation costs less than rail express
+rates, while in some cases it is slightly in excess, but, regardless
+of rates, highway transportation is a war-time measure. Shippers
+derive great benefits from the quick movement of merchandise by rail
+over long distances, due to the relief the railroads receive as the
+result of short hauls being taken care of by motor trucks. Shippers
+thus directly assist in the solution of their own transportation
+problems by using the highways.
+
+ * * * * *
+
+We are always interested in receiving suggestions regarding the
+operation of return-load bureaus, or suggested need for such a bureau
+where one is not already to be found. These communications should
+properly be directed to the highways transport committee of the State
+council of defense, or to the Highways Transport Committee, Council of
+National Defense, 944 Munsey Building, Washington, D.C.
+
+
+ * * * * *
+
+
+
+
+
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