Logistics Vocabulary
Logistics Vocabulary Quiz
Test your knowledge of logistics terminology with this engaging quiz! Whether you are a professional in the field or just starting to learn about logistics, this quiz will challenge your understanding of essential terms and concepts.
Key features of the quiz:
- Multiple choice questions
- Score points for each correct answer
- Enhance your logistics vocabulary
Carrier drops their trailer at consignee and picks up a new one
Door - to - Door
Dead head
Drop Tailer
Floor Loaded
A specific rate on a specific lane for a predetermined amount of time. This can also come with stipulations as to how many of each lane we should take in a predetermined time period.
All-In Rate
Contract
Logistics
Seasonality
Location where a load is delivered whether by land, sea or air; also known as, end destination, cons, driver: receiver/unload
Consignee
Shipper
Broker
Bid
Process of systematizing information to facilitate the efficient and cost-effective flows of goods and services to produce customer satisfaction
Logistics
Broker
Interchange Agreement
Qualcomm
Storage area used for carrier equipment
Consignee
Yard
Distribution Center (DC)
Dunnage
For-hire carrier contracted to one shipper. A contract carrier enters a contract whose terms are negotiated between a specific carrier and specific customer.
Blind Shipment
Rate Con
Claim
Contract Carrier
Any article of commerce, including raw material, manufactured, or grown products being shipped.
Pallet
Commodity
Partial
No Touch
Transfer of data from one computer system to another by standardizing message formatting, without the need for human intervention. EDI permits multiple companies to exchange documents electronically
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Dedicated Team
Logistics
Distribution Center (DC)
Document sent to carrier with the details agreed upon for a specific load
Rate Confirmation Sheet (Rate Con)
Common Carrier
Lumper
PARS
Operates within the DOT with a mission to prevent commercial motor-vehicle related fatalities and injuries by enforcing safety regulations and improving safety information systems.
Freight Forwarder
DOT
FMCSA
CBSA
Person/company that arranges the transportation of freight between shippers and carriers. Determines the needs of a shipper and connects that shipper with a motor carrier capable of transporting the items at an acceptable price.
Broker
DOT
Customer
Shipper
Paperwork used to document what is being shipped, also noted as BOL. The following must be stated on BOL: name and address of shipper, consignee; places of departure; description of the goods; place and date issued. Becomes the “proof of delivery (POD)” or “signed BOL” once delivered and unloaded
Scale Ticket
Proof of Delivery
Bill of Lading
Contract
Refers to a driver puling freight for one specific customer only, where only that load is on the truck. No partial loads can be added.
Escort
Driver Assist
Driver Hours
Dedicated Truck
Load where the shipper and consignee are not aware of each other. The customer buys material from shipper and sells to the consignee but never brings the commodity to their warehouse. These loads require a blind BOL
Customs
Blind Shipment
Declared Value
Re-consignment
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