Wow! Didn't realize that in 2022 NC's trucking industry moved 478 million tons of freight and by 2050 it is "expected to increase 64% by weight and 97% by value." Also, "85% of communities in NC are solely reliable on trucking for getting their goods" and most of the freight by ton is done by a truck. This info was printed in a magazine entitled NC BUSINESS and the article is titled "Making Sure Stuff Gets Delivered." It also talks about the importance of air transport in NC. with the state having "17 airports with cargo activity." Of course, railways are not to be outdone since the state has "the largest consolidated rail system in the nation" with 3200 miles of track allowing for shipments to 22 states. This means, of course, that transportation is vital to NC's economy. What is also astounding to me is that in the future drones may fly people around since that is already happening on a trial basis according to this article!