ITS Logistics Practice Exam

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