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A key issue affecting the viability and efficacy of intermodal transportation via truck and rail is the operational selection of intermodal ramps. In this paper, two alternatives for ramp selection are examined. Both methods seek to reduce total empty and circuitous miles incurred during intermodal drayage movements. The sensitivity to the ramp group configuration and to freight compatibility is tested...
In this paper, the authors discuss the quality of operations in the truckload trucking industry. After introducing the concept of quality in the industry from the perspective of the customer, the carrier, and the driver, the authors introduce a new operational paradigm based on zone dispatching that leads to improved quality from all three perspectives. A review of the current literature indicates...
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