Intermodal Flashcards
One way is when a trucker will pick up at point A and deliver to Point B then match back with an export move to go from point B to Point A with an export load.
True
What modes of transport does Intermodal use?
Rail, Barge, Motor (truck) or Rail/Motor
Who invented the Shipping Container
Malcolm Mclean
Why do shippers book intermodal moves with ocean carrier?
Convenience
Pre Carriage
Move from door to port on export side
On Carriage
Move from port to door on import side
FES
Fuel Escalation Surcharge
What tasks are handled by Intermodal Pricing Dept
Spot Quotes, Tenders, Maintaining Inland Tariff
What are the Trucking Hours of Service
11 after 10
What is a Live Load?
Trucker stays until cargo is loaded
EIC
Emergency Intermodal Charge
How many hours do you get before being charged Driver Detention
2 hours
Drop and Pick
Trucker will drop the container, leave and be called back to pick up
What is the Max Gross Weight for Trucks?
80,000 LBS
Name 3 Chassis types
20’ Slider, 20’ Triaxle, 40’ Gooseneck
What is the difference between Owner Operator and Company Trucks?
Owner is a independent contractor, Company owns fleet
Name 3 Rail Partners
BNSF, CN, CP, CSX, FEC, NS, UP
On dock
Rail Ramp on the Ocean terminal
Off dock
Rail Ramp off terminal where drayage is required
COD
Change of Destination
Pre-pull
when have to pull container from port before make delivery the same day, drayage to send driver into yard
Trucker storage
to pay tucker to put container in their yard
Layover
charges for distance when driver can’t deliver & return empty in the same day (charged per mile)
Driver detention
2 hours free time for loading unloading, after 2 hours have to start paying
Redelivery fee/Dry run
Driver arrives for live load & no workers ready, since they have to return pay double pre-carriage
Lumper fee
Arrangement of 3rd party to unload cargo
Street turn
after 1st load, fill container with new cargo
Scale ticket
time it takes to stop at weight station (VGM)
Delivery/work order
comes from customer & tells MSC where cargo is & scheduling contact
Trucker calls to schedule pick up
Bobtail
truck cab + empty chassis
What are the benefits of a House Carrier Program?
price negotiations, leverage on disputes, matching exports/imports, more control over
Types of truckers? (preference status)
Regular trucker, house, preferred house, customer preferred
Rail Billing
order for rail to move cargo, creates waybill w/ MSC
Interchange
Location where one rail company passes a rail car to another rail company for further transport
In MSC’s classification of trucking companies, a regular trucker is the same as a core carrier
False
