Logistics Vocabulary

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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.

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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

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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