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How Natural Gas and Plastics Impact the Truckload Spot Market

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In the period of 2015 to 2019, an estimated 560 new plants will enter the market, with many eyeing the export marketplace. Hopper cars will carry the plastics to packaging facilities in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Next, there is transport of raw materials via truck and train, both domestically and for export.

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