U.S. Shipment of Goods

The 2022 Commodity Flow Survey highlights the dominance of trucking in the movement of goods across the U.S., accounting for over 8 billion tons—far surpassing all other transport modes. Rail, air, water, and parcel delivery play secondary roles in the logistics chain, with each contributing far less volume by comparison. While multimodal combinations like truck and rail or truck and water add complexity to the flow, the data underscores how reliant domestic commerce remains on highway infrastructure. These insights inform key decisions around infrastructure investment, logistics strategy, and supply chain resilience.