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An Efficiency Assessment of Refrigerated-Food-Products Trucking Carriers in the United States

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  • Allen, Albert J.
  • Fuentes, Porfirio A.
  • Shaik, Saleem

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  • Allen, Albert J. & Fuentes, Porfirio A. & Shaik, Saleem, 2005. "An Efficiency Assessment of Refrigerated-Food-Products Trucking Carriers in the United States," Journal of Food Distribution Research, Food Distribution Research Society, vol. 36(01), pages 1-6, March.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.26753
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