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What is the main disadvantage of using trucks to transport? - ANSWERS -Fuel, fees, tolls
What is the fastest way to move goods? - ANSWERS -Air
Many companies put their most experienced people in what department? - ANSWERS -
Receiving
What is a dispatch list? - ANSWERS -Prioritizes all the jobs related to shipping goods
What is a consignee? - ANSWERS -Customer
A list of items in a vehicle cargo is called what? - ANSWERS -Shipping manifest
What are the two types of Bill of Lading? - ANSWERS -Straight and Order
Who issues a carrier freight bill? - ANSWERS -The carrier
What is a carrier freight bill? - ANSWERS -Demand for payment
What is a document issued by a carrier and signed by the consignee as proof of delivery? -
ANSWERS -Delivery receipt
, What is a delivery receipt? - ANSWERS -Proof of receipt
What are the 8 factors to consider when selecting a route? - ANSWERS -Distance, requirements,
availability, vehicle restrictions, construction, calls per trip, multi day trips, and delivery options
In warehousing, what is Unitization? - ANSWERS -The consolidation of units into larger units
What is a roadrailer? - ANSWERS -Trailer designed for roads and rails
Many loads contain both unitized/palletized and ____ materials - ANSWERS -Floor loaded
What does a reach stacker do? - ANSWERS -Heavy duty trucks used to transfer containers from
road to rail
____ takes into account how much of one kind of material is on-hand - ANSWERS -Density
What are the three standard sizes for ISO containers? - ANSWERS -20ft 40ft 53ft
Drive in; push back; deep reach are types of what? - ANSWERS -Rack
What pieces of information should be on the Bill of Lading? - ANSWERS -Shippers name and
address, consignees name and address, description of materials for transport, weight of the
shipment, and who pays for the charges
What is drawer storage used for? - ANSWERS -Fragile or valuable items
List standard delivery documents - ANSWERS -Bill of Lading, carrier freight bill, delivery receipt,
and airway bill