Exam (elaborations) BUSINES 1011

Chapter Five break–bulk Ocean cargo that is not containerized but must be handled manually into and out of a ship. carrying capacity The capability of a transport vehicle to carry or transport shipments of a particular weight or size in relation to the shipper’s requirements. As an example, a 53–foot trailer could carry 48,000 pounds or a shipment of 3,392 cubic feet. driving time regulations U.S. Department of Transportation rules that limit the maximum time a driver may drive in interstate commerce; the rules prescribe both daily and weekly maximums. end–of–the–line terminal Terminal that serves a local area, providing direct contact with both shippers and receivers; The basic transportation service provided at this terminal is the pickup and/or delivery of freight. Interstate Highway System line–haul shipment The National System of Interstate and Defense Highways; limited–access roads connecting major population centers. A shipment that moves between cities and over distances more than 100 to 150 miles in length. LTL shipment A less–than–truckload shipment, one weighing less than the minimum weight a company needs to se the lower truckload rate. operating ratio A measure of operating efficiency defined as operating expenses/operating revenues × 100. peddle run A truck operation where many pickups or deliveries are made while the vehicle travels over a preset route. peddle time This is the time that the driver is actively involved in either pickup or delivery. pickup and delivery (PUD) The act of collecting freight from shippers or delivering freight to consignees. relay terminal A motor carrier terminal that facilitates the substitution of one driver for another who has driven the maximum hours permitted. slip seat operation A motor carrier relay terminal operation in which a carrier substitutes one driver for another who has accumulated the maximum driving time hours. stem time The time consumed by a truck to reach its first delivery after leaving the terminal and the time consumed by the truck to return to the terminal after making its last pickup. ...........................CONTINUED.....................