Highway Efficiency Adaptability of road to carrier Road capacity Width of road Pressure capacity Impact capacity Seasonal limitations Tractive resistance Grades Route Curves and corners Adaptability of carrier to road Dimensions Capacity and weight Speed Climbing ability Accelerating ability Stopping ability Turning radius Tractive effort Transport Efficiency Adaptability of carrier to volume and character of load Total load units to be carried Range of load units to be hauled Average load units to be hauled Density of load Length of haul Route Number and probable duration of stops Comparative adaptability of motor transport Horse transport Highway efficiency Transport efficiency Vehicle efficiency Public health Railway transportation including trolley express Transport efficiency Economy Haulage cost Packing cost Adaptability of carrier to traffic Legal restrictions on equipment and operation Possible average running speed Bridges and ferries Vehicle Efficiency Operation Moving factor Loading delays Unloading delays Waiting for loads Clerical delays Loafing Traffic delays Load factor Body capacity Special deliveries Return loads Outside hauling (custom work) Pickups Deliveries Trailers Maintenance Active factor Disability layups Chassis repairs Body repairs Accessory repairs Tire repairs and replacements Overhaul and painting Driver’s disability Requirement layups Seasonal fluctuations Off-peak period Shut downs Labor troubles Economy Earning factor Unit miles Packing cost Loading cost Unloading cost Time in transit Marketability Insurance Interest on value Shrinkage and breakage Perishability Tracing and follow up Advertising value Goodwill of trade Increased radius of trade Increased business turnover Cost factor Operating cost Fixed charges Maintenance charges Running charges Overhead Loading devices Shipping room devices Office and clerical expenses Telephone Labor Loaders Watchmen Clerks Supervisors Accountants Traffic department