s Listed in Telephone Directories.

In many cities the telephone companies have listed the return-load
bureaus under the title "Return loads" in the local directories. By
calling "Return loads" or the telephone number of the bureau, shippers
can learn where trucks may be obtained to carry loads to points which
the shipper wishes to reach quickly. In many cities there are motor
express lines operating on daily schedule over regular routes, but
there are also many companies, firms, and individuals that own trucks
which stand idle part of the time. The return-load bureaus list these
trucks and can place them at the service of the shippers on short
notice.

There may be many transportation problems confronting shippers,
especially during the winter period, when it is difficult for the
railroads to operate at maximum efficiency due to weather conditions.
There is, however, no period in the year when the judicious use of the
highways can not be of service both to the country and its shippers.
It is suggested that a contact be made with the traffic manager of the
local return-load bureau and the possibilities of this type of
transportation studied. Preparedness is proportionately of as much
benefit to the individual as to the Nation, and if consideration is
now given by the shippers to the few problems that may be confronting
them in connection with highway transportation, they will be in a
position to profit by this form of transportation when the needs
arise.

It is the purpose of the Highways Transport Committee to bring about
as quickly as possible an organization of return-load bureaus in all
States where it will be beneficial to establish reciprocal relations.
In the meantime shipments can be made over those routes which have
been designated for highway transportation. Motor trucks are a part of
the transportation equipment of every community, and to increase their
transport capacity they should operate continuously under full loads
as far as possible. This is also in the interests of conservation, in
that they do not "wear the road without the load," and effect a saving
of the equipment and incidental supplies. Shippers can be of
considerable assistance in making efficient this war-time measure by
cooperating with the return-load bureaus. Shippers are urged to give
as much advance notice as possible, so that the bureaus may notify
those in other cities in time to arrange for loads for motor trucks on
return trips.