SCMN 3710 Exam 3 Strickland Study Guide, Practice Questions and Complete
Review 2026
Which mode of transportation is #1 in the U.S. in value of goods, tons, and ton-miles shipped? -
correct answer ✔✔Truck
What is a TL package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Carriers handle single shipments that use the
full cubic capacity of the trailer or exceed 15,000 pounds. They provide direct service, picking up
the load at the origin point and delivering it directly to the destination without stopping at
freight-handling terminals.
What is an LTL package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Multiple shipments ranging from 150-
15,000 pounds in each trailer. National LTL carriers use a hub-and-spoke network of local and
regional terminal facilities to sort and consolidate shipments moving to a market area. Regional
LTL focuses their efforts on a certain area of the country.
What is a Small package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Handle shipments up to 150 pounds and
move multiple shipments on a single van or truck. They use networks similar to LTL carriers to
move freight efficiently throughout the country. UPS, FedEx, and USPS>
What are For-Hire Carriers? - correct answer ✔✔Carry loads for many different companies
(buy).
What are private fleet carriers? - correct answer ✔✔Only carry things for their company (make).
What is intermodal transportation and why is it used? - correct answer ✔✔The use of 2 or more
different types of carriers to deliver freight to the destination. It is used because of greater
accessibility, cost efficient, and global trade facilitation.
, What is Containerized freight? - correct answer ✔✔Development of container standards,
improvements in information systems for container tracking.
Intermodal terminals for transfers between modes. New generation of modes that can handle
containers in greater quantity and ease.
What is transload freight? - correct answer ✔✔Process of transferring freight from one mode of
transportation to another. Primarily raw materials that must be scooped, pumped, lifted, etc.
Water, rail, and pipeline.
What are the pros and cons of trucks? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: Accessible, fast and versatile,
customer service.
Cons: limited capacity, expensive. High variable, low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of rail? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: high capacity, low cost.
Cons: not very accessible, inconsistent service, damaged goods. High variable, low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of air? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: speed, protection, flexibility.
Cons: expensive, low volume, not very accessible, high variable and low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of water? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: high capacity, low cost,
intermodal capabilities.
Cons: slow, not very accessible. High variable cost.
Review 2026
Which mode of transportation is #1 in the U.S. in value of goods, tons, and ton-miles shipped? -
correct answer ✔✔Truck
What is a TL package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Carriers handle single shipments that use the
full cubic capacity of the trailer or exceed 15,000 pounds. They provide direct service, picking up
the load at the origin point and delivering it directly to the destination without stopping at
freight-handling terminals.
What is an LTL package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Multiple shipments ranging from 150-
15,000 pounds in each trailer. National LTL carriers use a hub-and-spoke network of local and
regional terminal facilities to sort and consolidate shipments moving to a market area. Regional
LTL focuses their efforts on a certain area of the country.
What is a Small package carrier? - correct answer ✔✔Handle shipments up to 150 pounds and
move multiple shipments on a single van or truck. They use networks similar to LTL carriers to
move freight efficiently throughout the country. UPS, FedEx, and USPS>
What are For-Hire Carriers? - correct answer ✔✔Carry loads for many different companies
(buy).
What are private fleet carriers? - correct answer ✔✔Only carry things for their company (make).
What is intermodal transportation and why is it used? - correct answer ✔✔The use of 2 or more
different types of carriers to deliver freight to the destination. It is used because of greater
accessibility, cost efficient, and global trade facilitation.
, What is Containerized freight? - correct answer ✔✔Development of container standards,
improvements in information systems for container tracking.
Intermodal terminals for transfers between modes. New generation of modes that can handle
containers in greater quantity and ease.
What is transload freight? - correct answer ✔✔Process of transferring freight from one mode of
transportation to another. Primarily raw materials that must be scooped, pumped, lifted, etc.
Water, rail, and pipeline.
What are the pros and cons of trucks? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: Accessible, fast and versatile,
customer service.
Cons: limited capacity, expensive. High variable, low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of rail? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: high capacity, low cost.
Cons: not very accessible, inconsistent service, damaged goods. High variable, low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of air? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: speed, protection, flexibility.
Cons: expensive, low volume, not very accessible, high variable and low fixed cost.
What are the pros and cons of water? - correct answer ✔✔Pros: high capacity, low cost,
intermodal capabilities.
Cons: slow, not very accessible. High variable cost.
