Final Quiz
Freight Logistics Proficiency Quiz
Test your knowledge in freight logistics with our comprehensive quiz designed for industry professionals. Determine how well you understand the essential concepts of transportation brokering and the technicalities of different trailer types.
- 24 questions covering various key topics
- Multiple formats: checkboxes, multiple choice, and text answers
- Immediate feedback on your answers
Select the trait that does not belong to a transportation broker
Middle man between shippers and vendors
Responsible for constant negotiation with Client and vendors to stay on top of market conditions
Responsible for track and trace activities
Will not negotiate with clients
Has a network of trusted vendors in which to supply to the client
3. What are the 3 main type of trailers that 95% of freight with in the continental US move on
Gooseneck Trailer
Flatbed Trailer
Reefer Trailer
Hotshot Trailer
Chassis
Dry Van Trailer
What is Maximum weight that a majority of Dry Van Trailers can handle in terms of Cargo?
38000 lbs
40000 lbs
43500 lbs
42000 lbs
45000 lbs
Can you moved Dry Van goods on a Reefer ?
Yes
No
Do all shippers require pick up appointments ?
Yes
No
What does the acronym FCFS stand for ?
Freight Contain Fuel Surcharge
Freight Coming From Service Center
Freight Coming from Shipper
First Come First Serve
Do all rates include F/S ( Fuel Surcharge)
Yes
No
If you had a load going to NJ, what below traits would you look for in a vendor that may want that load ?
Truck is located close to the origin
Company is from IL
Company is from CT
Equipment matches the loads needed equipment
If a driver asks what customer the freight is coming out of during the negotiations, how do you respond ?
Which details need to be confirmed with the driver before you book a load with them ?
Fuel Type of the Truck
Trailer Type
Weight Capacity
Cost
Pick up time
Delivery time and date
Drivers Name
What Website will we use outside of ours system to find Trucks/Vendors?
Truckers.com
Truckstop.com
DriverDOT.gov
Powerday.com
When Negotiating with the truck/vendor, what information will they want to know ?
Loaded Miles
Pick up and Delivery times
If appointment is needed
Securement Equipment Requirements
Handling Units
SKU of the Freight
Value of the cargo
What is the minimum margin we shoot for at Red Dog Logistics ?
10 %
11%
12%
13%
15%
When the Shipper is paying the Freight what term do we use?
Collect
3rd Party
Pre-Paid
None of the above
If you are handling track and trace for a load and it is going to be late for delivery, what should you do. (Best Option)
Pressure the carrier to make delivery even if they run out hours for their hours of service
Note they will be late in the TMS and move on
Check with receiver to see the next available options for delivery and let the client know
Let the client know it is going to be late
What type of trailer would be necessary for 2 steel coils weighing 20,000 lbs each ?
Dry Van
Flatbed
Reefer
Hotshot Trailer
How many pounds (lbs) of ice cream would tell a client they could ship on a flatbed ?
45000
43500
48000
25000
15000
0
What % of Margin is made on the is load, Truck cost was 1000, client bill was 1200? (Round Up)
12%
14%
16%
17%
18%
If a driver refers to not having enough hours left to make it, due to HOS, What does that mean?
There is not enough day light left in the day to make the pick up
He is stuck at a shipper
He Does not have enough legal hours remaining to drive on his shift per DOT
Sleeper Berth
None of the above
If you are looking for a truck and you load the lane into truckstop or DAT and you see over 100 matching trucks, what does that mean from a negotiation standpoint when you start making calls.
The trucks have the power regarding price negotiation
The Market is neutral
The Broker has the power regarding price in the negotiation
None of the above
Where is the first place you should look when securing capacity for our clients ?
Truck Stop
DAT
Our TMS
With the shipper
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