Moving What Moves Us:
Smarter Freight Planning for Thriving Communities

Supporting Smarter Freight Analysis 

Freight is the backbone of our economy. From the food we eat to the products we buy online, nearly everything we use spends part of its journey on a truck, train, ship, or plane. As supply chains become increasingly complex freight planning becomes more critical. 

Effective freight planning goes far beyond moving goods from point A to point B. It helps communities and businesses: 

• Prioritize investment 

• Improve efficiency and reliability 

• Enhance safety 

• Support economic competitiveness 

Effective freight planning is the basis for strong economies and thriving communities. 

How FHU Supports Freight Analysis 

At Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU), we partner with state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), local agencies, and private industry to deliver data-driven freight planning. Our approach blends technical expertise with collaborative engagement to ensure freight strategies align with both community goals and industry needs. 

Data-Driven Insights 

Our team integrates intermodal freight data analysis with GIS tools, modeling, and performance metrics. This provides a clear picture of freight flows, bottlenecks, and opportunities, giving decision-makers the evidence they need to act. 

Strategic Alignment 

FHU’s freight planning supports compliance with state and federal policy goals tailored to the region’s unique needs while ensuring economic competitiveness and sustainability remain at the forefront.  

Stakeholder Engagement 

Successful freight planning requires input from those on the ground—shippers, carriers, logistics firms, and communities. FHU facilitates stakeholder engagement to align plans with real-world challenges and opportunities. 

Scenario Planning & Project Justification 

Using advanced tools, we model different investment scenarios and evaluate their impacts. This helps clients prioritize projects and justify funding, ensuring resources are directed where they matter most. 

Our Experience in Action 

FHU has supported a wide range of freight projects, including: 

• Intermodal hub feasibility and logistics studies 

• Economic impact assessments 

• Freight parking needs assessments 

• Trucker information campaigns 

• Freight travel demand and routing analyses 

• Freight-compatible roadway infrastructure design 

By tailoring strategies to each client, we help strengthen freight mobility while supporting long-term economic development. 

For more information, please contact Lyle DeVries at Lyle.DeVries@fhueng.com