ITS Logistics Practice Exam

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• Which license authorizes an individual to operate commercial motor vehicles and buses over 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight?
• Also called 'receiver'. Person or place where a shipment will be delivered.
• What is the typical free time built into the rate before detention charges begin for loading/unloading?
• Which trailer type is typically 28 feet long and used by LTL carriers for urban deliveries?
• Which term describes the entity that physically moves freight under contract with a shipper?
• What is the primary function of broker authority in logistics?
• An all-encompassing location where ocean containers are brought for import/export?
• What loading method involves loading directly on the floor rather than pallets?
• Which term describes charges for an extra service beyond normal outgate and line-haul charges?
• LTL stands for which freight term?
• Which document is the most important for verifying that a shipment was picked and delivered and is often required for payment to carriers?
• Which abbreviation represents Proof of Delivery?
• What is the typical free time built into the all-in rate before detention charges accrue for a live load/unload?
• What does SSL stand for in shipping terminology?
• Conestoga trailers have a sliding tarp design that covers your cargo without damage and allows access on three sides when opened.
• How is a Local Driver typically compensated?
• Hazardous Materials are defined as materials hazardous in large quantities by which authority?
• Live load/Live unload refers to which scenario?
• The Receiver is the person or place where a shipment will be delivered. Which term is most closely aligned with this role?
• Which term refers to spot freight, last-minute, and/or urgent loads that we get from customers?
• Which description best matches a Drop Trailer procedure?
• The various lanes and requirements for any customer supply chain are called what?
• What is the ticket given to the driver after leaving a scale, which may show tare or loaded weight?
• Which term refers to the tracking number used for shipments and is commonly called the Pro Number?
• Drop & Hook involves what activity?
• What is the name of the temporary wall designed to separate freight inside a trailer?
• Lytx provides which of the following services?
• Which option allows faster payment in exchange for a fee?
• Along with obtaining an MC number and/or SCAC code, which certification step is commonly obtained for a carrier?
• Which term describes when a carrier uses another carrier's equipment, specifically a tractor pulling another's trailer?
• Which term describes the action of dispatching a driver and overseeing communications during the day?
• What term refers to U.S. Department of Transportation regulations governing driving hours daily and weekly?
• Which document is the most important to verify delivery and is required to pay carriers and get paid by customers?
• Empty (unloaded) miles traveled by a driver to move his or her truck to pick up a paying load.
• Which document records a vehicle’s weight after weighing at a scale?
• MC# is used for what purpose?
• What is the typical free time allotted to loading or unloading before detention charges apply?
• What process helps ensure that carriers meet legal requirements and quality standards before entering into a business agreement?
• Which accessorial charge occurs when a shipment is canceled after dispatch or arrival?
• Which term describes the charges for transporting the vehicle portion of a move?
• Which statement is true about MC#?
• What term describes a longer detention, usually overnight, that prevents unloading and incurs an accessorial charge?
• RGN stands for what?
• A SCAC code is typically how long?
• A ship designed for transporting containers overseas is called?
• What describes a broker's role in transportation?
• Which document confirms delivery and is signed to acknowledge receipt?
• What term describes the charges for the vehicle transportation portion of a move, when billed separately?
• In trucking terms, which vehicle pulls a semi-trailer via a fifth wheel?
• What is the maximum cargo height commonly used to determine clearance under bridges and overpasses?
• Which term describes movement of ocean, rail, or domestic rail containers in the logistics process?
• What is the term for an accessorial charge when a driver must bobtail back to retrieve a container?
• The most coveted and desirable load, which tends to be cheaper, is a lane that returns the carrier home or to a desirable area.
• What term describes the motor carrier or trucking company that transports freight?
• What term is used to explain that a shipment or truck has been booked and is no longer available?
• Which company provides video telematics and fleet management solutions with dash cams and data analytics?
• What is the term for the agreed-upon date that payment is due, with a standard industry term of 30 days; a Quick Pay option is also available?
• What is the term for the act of sending a driver to an assigned pickup location and maintaining contact with the driver throughout the day?
• Which term describes the miles traveled with an empty trailer to reposition a truck to a loading location?
• Movement of ocean, rail, or domestic rail containers during transport is called what?
• Which term describes a company that arranges shipments by booking cargo space, preparing docs, and coordinating transport?
• What is the platform at a loading dock that is generally the same height as the trailer floor called?
• What is a tarp?
• Which term describes a shipment designed to avoid multiple handoffs and maintain the same driver and trailer, even though it is not a full truckload?
• Which government organization oversees and regulates transportation in the US?
• MC# stands for which term?
• What is the tamper-proof seal attached at the shipper to ensure the trailer has not been opened?
• Also known as Port of Discharge (POD)?
• What term is commonly referred to as outsourcing of distribution and warehousing?
• Carrier lot or warehouse lot used to store or park trucks and trailers?
• Storage Yard is the space used to store containers within a safe and secure gated yard; sometimes it is the carrier's yard.
• The party paying us for our services. Sometimes the shipper, sometimes the receiver, often neither.
• What is the typical length of a Dry Van trailer?
• Which payment term is 0-3 days from receipt of POD in exchange for 1.9% of the total rate?
• Which approach involves offering loads to carriers sequentially as capacity becomes available?
• Which trailer type is typically 28 feet long and used by LTL carriers, either alone or with another trailer?
• Tare weight refers to?
• What term describes a container pool arrangement that allows a driver to drop a loaded container at the receiver so loading/unloading can continue with the same container?
• In logistics planning, what term refers to the pool of available carriers in a particular market?
• Which statement best describes an LTL shipment in terms of pallet spaces and weight?
• What term means to store or move freight by means of pallets?
• What is an asset in logistics?
• Which term describes an entity that connects shippers with carriers to arrange transportation?
• Which term refers to available carriers in a specific market or region?
• Which company provides GPS-based tracking for real-time monitoring of vehicles and trailers?
• Who is the shipper in shipment terms?
• Expedited Service describes what?
• Which option describes the metal stakes used with a Flatbed shipment to secure freight?
• Lane refers to what in truck transportation?
• Which approach involves offering shipments in a set order until accepted, accommodating variable timing and demand?
• FTL is most commonly associated with which trailer type?
• Which trailer is 114 inches tall?
• The vehicle designed to pull a semi-trailer by means of a fifth wheel mounted over the rear axle is called what?
• What term describes the common practice in trucking where one driver takes the trailer to a dropping point and hands it off to another driver?
• What is the first step of certification issued by a state or federal governmental entity authorizing a carrier to move goods between designated geographical areas?
• Which term describes the safety rules that limit how many hours a driver may operate?
• ITS Logistics' asset-based truck and trailer transportation management division is known as what acronym?
• Which statement best describes Team Drivers?
• Which term refers to the process of acquiring goods or services from external sources, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, purchasing, and managing supplier relationships?
• Detention charges are assessed when a shipper or receiver holds a truck beyond the allotted time to load and/or unload.
• What term refers to the combined weight of the vehicle and its cargo, typically around 80,000 pounds?
• What is the sleeve used to cover a trailer's kingpin to prevent theft when parked without a tractor?
• Which term describes a shipment that does not require a Full Truckload but is larger than LTL and aims to use the same driver and trailer?
• Which term refers to goods being shipped?
• Which trailer height option is used to maximize cubic capacity?
• What does the acronym EDI stand for?
• What term describes evaluating and verifying the credentials, reliability, and suitability of carriers before entering into a business agreement?
• In trucking, OTR stands for which of the following?
• A unique customer identifier used to monitor, track, and bill shipments is called what?
• A day cab is a type of truck cab that does not have a sleeping area or bunk. Day cabs are typically used for shorter hauls and local deliveries where the driver does not need overnight accommodations.
• Which term describes the detainment that is typically overnight or multi-day, resulting in an accessorial charge?
• Which trailer type has a lower deck by about 2 feet to accommodate taller shipments?
• What accessorial requires the driver to assist in the loading or unloading process?
• What term defines the total income earned by a company from its business activities within a given period?
• The average maximum weight refers to the typical highest cargo weight that can be loaded onto a dry van trailer while staying within legal limits, considering tare weight and regulations.
• What is the approximate maximum weight for typical FTL shipments mentioned?
• PROOF OF DELIVERY. Document dated and signed by consignee at the time of delivery stating received and the condition of the goods at delivery. The signed delivery receipt is returned to the driver. The customer retains the remaining copy. NEEDED FOR BILLING CUSTOMERS AND PAYING CARRIERS.
• What is a Lumper?
• What is the device on the tractor used to connect to a trailer?
• What is the most common type of loading/unloading procedure where the driver is present during the process?
• What does the acronym DOT stand for in the transportation context?
• Which term denotes the least desirable load that tends to be more expensive and typically travels away from home?
• Who retains the remaining copy of the POD after delivery?
• What is the primary purpose of a Step Deck trailer?
• Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) are primarily used for what purpose?
• Margin is defined as what?
• In which industry is lumping labor commonly used?
• A freight forwarder is a company or individual that does what?
• In logistics, what does POD stand for?
• What vehicle configuration is described as two trailers pulled by a single power unit?
• ITS Logistics' warehousing and distribution management division is known as what?
• What is the structural component to which wheels, brakes, and suspension are attached?
• Which arrangement allows a carrier to pre-position trailers at a shipper/receiver to facilitate loading and unloading, enabling drop-and-hook rather than live loading?
• A reference number identifying a shipment to monitor, track, and bill is known as what?
• Which term describes the broader process of obtaining goods from external sources including sourcing, contracting, purchasing, and supplier management?
• What type of shipment uses a large truck such as an F-350 with an open civilian trailer for a small number of pallets, with a max GVW of 10,000 lbs?
• What term describes the legal authorization granted by FMCSA that allows a brokerage firm to arrange transportation by connecting shippers with carriers?
• Regular business from a customer that is not 'dedicated' or on a schedule but has a pre negotiated rate expectation.
• Which loading method tends to be very labor-intensive but allows full cube utilization of the transport unit?
• In legal disputes, what is the proper and technical term for the consignor?
• Which factors are considered in determining the average maximum weight for a dry van trailer?
• Focuses on precise timing and volume, often with specific schedules for shipments. For instance, a customer might require one load every day at a specific time, creating a more structured and predictable workflow.
• Which freight securing accessory is used on Flatbed shipments to secure pipes and similar loads?
• The area where trucks and trailers are stored when not in use is called what?
• Which trailer type provides side loading with curtains that can be drawn back?
• Which term describes a situation where a carrier's tractor pulls another carrier's trailer?
• A yard in a port specific to an SSL where containers are stored?
• SSL is an abbreviation used for which entity in shipping?
• Which document is the primary one used to verify pickup and delivery and facilitate carrier payment?
• What is the anchor pin at the bottom center of a trailer that the tractor's fifth wheel locks onto?
• What term refers to the total weight of the vehicle and its load?
• Which tool is described as INC's proprietary tracking app that allows drivers to receive load information, upload paperwork, and be tracked at all times during transit?
• What is the abbreviation for Request for Proposal?
• Which trailer type is typically used for enclosed cargo and is not flat?
• Which device prevents a truck from moving during loading and unloading?
• Goods being shipped are referred to as what?
• Which statement about Team Drivers is true?
• What is a key benefit of GPS tracking and management solutions in logistics?
• If a carrier's tractor and trailer have exceeded the legal axle weight limit, which term describes this condition?
• What term refers to an all-encompassing location where ocean containers are brought for import/export?
• What term describes outsourcing distribution and warehousing to an external provider?
• Who is the person or company that organizes shipments to move goods from manufacturer to market?
• The place where a shipment is delivered. Also referred to as the receiver or consignee.
• What is the name for a trailer with roof and canvas sides that can be pulled back for easy loading or unloading?
• Which document is the signed form needed to verify a shipment was delivered successfully and is commonly required by customers to pay ITS for services?
• Which activity is typical in Drop & Hook operations?
• Involves regular shipments based on a set schedule but with some flexibility in timing. For example, a customer may expect five loads per week but may not specify exact times for each load.
• Which document is the receipt of pickup and proof of delivery and is the primary document to verify a load was handled?
• A driver who owns the tractor that they operate and leases it to the carrier is best described as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the broker's function?
• Which ITS Logistics division handles Dedicated Fleet Services?
• What is the loading/unloading procedure called when the driver completely unhooks from the trailer for a set time, and the trailer is dropped?
• Which term refers to the tracking identifier for shipments, commonly called the Pro Number?
• Which term is used for the final charges confirmed with the carrier and sent to the client to request payment after services have been rendered?
• Which trailer is Refrigerated with insulated walls and a self-powered refrigeration unit, commonly used for foods?
• When the combined weight of the tractor, trailer, and load exceeds 80,000 pounds, the shipment is considered to be which of the terms?
• Which trailer type can be turned into a ramp?
• What are the typical weight limits for Steer Axle, Drive Tandems, and Rear Tandems on a trailer?
• What term describes a group of trucks used for transportation locally, regionally, or nationwide?
• Which trailer type has an open platform for transporting large or irregular cargo?
• SCAC stands for?
• Which period represents higher linehaul charges in the trucking industry due to peak demand, including summer months and specific seasons?
• What term describes the charge assessed when a shipper or receiver holds a truck beyond the allotted loading/unloading time, after the free time expires?
• What does RFQ stand for?
• Which device became legally required for interstate commercial vehicles in April 2018?
• The consignor, in a contract of carriage, is the person sending a shipment to be delivered whether by land, sea or air. Some carriers, such as national postal entities, use the term 'sender' or 'shipper' but in the event of a legal dispute the proper and technical term of 'consignor'.
• Which term describes a truck cab that does not have a sleeping area, typically used for local deliveries?
• FMCSA is an agency in which department and what is its primary mission?
• A sleeper cab is best described as?
• The weight of goods and interior wrapping but not including the weight of the container?