ITS LOGISTICS Flashcards
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SPOT FRIEGHT, LAST MINUTE/URGENT
AXLE IS MADE OF
WHEELS, BRAKES, SUSPENSION, TIRES, WHEEL
CDL IS A LICENSE THAT AUTHORIZES
COMMERCIAL DRIVING FOR 26K POUNDS
CARGO CLAIM
DEMAND MADE UPON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FOR PAYMENT. MUST BE SENT WITIN 6 MONTHS
ARTICLES OF EXTRAORDINARY VALUE
CARRIERS NOT LIABLE FOR DOCUMENTS, coins , paper money
DROP AND HOOK
TAKING EMPTY OR LOADED TRAILER AND DROPPING IT FOR UNLOAD/LOAD AND THEN PICKING UP ANOTHER TRAILER
LUMPER
EXTRA LABOR HIRED BY TRUCKING COMPANY
A TYPE OF FLATBED TRAILER THAT CAN BE TURNED INTO A RAMP FOR LOADING IS A
REMOVABLE GOOSENECK
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL REVENUE AND TOTAL COST OF SERVICES PAID TO A CARRIER
GROSS MARGIN
TYPE OF FLATBED TRAILER THAT OFFERS LOWER BED THAN STANDARD TO ACCOMODATE TALLER SHIPMENTS
STEP DECK
WHEN ONE CARRIERS TRACTOR IS HAULING ANOTHER CARRIERS OR CUSTOMERS TRAILER
POWER ONLY
DEVICE ON THE TRACTOR USED TO CONNECT A TRAILER
FIFTH WHEEL
MC#
NUMBER USED TO IDENTIFY BROKER
ITS MC#
767803
SCAC CODE
ITSO
PAYMENT TERMS FROM RECEIPT OF POD
30 DAYS
EMPTY MILES TRAVELED BY A DRIVER IN ORDER TO MOVE TRUCK TO PICK UP PAYING LOAD
DEADHEAD
RECEIPT GIVING TO DRIVER AFTER LEAVING A SCALE
SCALE TICKET
LEAST DESIRABLE OF ALL LOADS DUE TO BEING MORE EXPENSIVE
HEADHAUL
MOST DESIRABLE OF ALL LOADS, IS CHEAPER
BACKHAUL
DIGITAL FORM OF PAYMENT CASHED AT TRUCK STOPS
COMCHEK
PART OF TRAILER THAT ATTACHES TO THE FIFTH WHEEL
KING PIN
THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS WHICH INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION SPECIFIC
BILL OF LADING
LTL
LESS THAN TRUCKLOAD
SHIPMENTS <10,000
SHIPMENT LESS THAN 6 PALLETS
ACCESORIAL CHARGE WHICH INCURS WHEN A SHIPMENT IS CANCELLED BY THE CUSTOMER AFTERA DRIVER IS DISPATCHED
TRUCK ORDERED NOT USED
MOVING OCEAN CONTAINERS ON THE GROUND
DRAYAGE
A TRAILER WITHOUT SIDES OR ROOF
FLATBED
ALLOTMENT OF TIME BEFORE DETENTION CHARGES START TO INCUR.
FREE TIME
MOST COMMON MODE
FULL TRUCK LOAD
PAPERWORK TO GO OUT OF CANADA
PAPS
PAPERWORK TO GO INTO CANADA
PARS
SHIPMENT THAT DOSENT REQUIRE FULL TRUCKLOAD BUT IS LARGER THAN LTL SHIPMENT
PARTIAL SHIPMENT
FLATBED TRAILER THAT CAN BE TURNED INTO A RAMP
REMOVABLE GOOSENECK
WEIGHT OF TRACTOR/TRAILER AND ITS CONTENTS BEFORE YOUR GOODS ARE LOADED
TARE WEIGHT
PLACE WHERE SHIPMENT IS DELIVERED, REFERRED TO AS CONSIGNEE OR RECEIVER
DESTINATION
A TRAILER WITH ROOF AND CANVAS SIDES THAT CAN BE PULLED BACK
CURTAIN SIDE VAN
SHIPMENT OR TRUCK HAS BEEN BOOKED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE
COVERED
PEROSN SENDING A SHIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED
CONSIGNOR
DIGITAL FORM OF PAYMENT MOST FRE. USED BY FREIGHT BROKERS
COMCHEK
TRANSPORTATION MODES
TRUCK, INTERMODAL AIR AND OCEAN
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPACE SAVER REEFER AND STANDARD REEFER
SPACE SAVER HAS THINNER WALLS AND EXTERNAL TEMP CONTROLLING UNIT
TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR:
REFRIGERATED
FROZEN
PROTECT FROM FREEZING
CREATES REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPPERS, RECEIVERS, LOADERS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD
STF RULE
COMMONLY USED IN LTL OPERATIONS. USUALLY 28’ LONG
PUP TRAILERS
MOST COMMON LENGTH FOR THIS TRAILER INS 48’ AND USE DIN TRANSPORT OF MATERIALS WHEN HEIGHT IS NOT AN ISSUE
FLATBED
CAN HAUL TALLER FREIGHT WITHOUT EXCEEDING LEGAL HEIGH
SINGLE DROP
TYPE OF DOUBLE DROP TRAILER THAT DETACHES TO PROVIDE A RAMP FOR LOADING/UNLOADING
REMOVABLE GOOSENECK
DESIGNED TO HAUL LARGE AND HEAVY ITEMS OTR.
SPECIALIZED
load is sealed, carrier not allowed to add any freight during transit
exclusive vehicle
advantage ltl has over partial tl?
lead time is minimal, same day scheduling
transportation by more than one means of conveyance as by truck and rail
intermodal
cofc
container on flat car
tofc
trailer on flat car
extra level of security for cdl
twic
import empty container successfully being returned to port
termination
daily charge for a container being at the port past last free day
demurrage
flatbed used to transport containers
chassis
type of shipments can weigh up to 44k
full truckload
system that contains all load information
aljex
fmcsa
federal motor carrier safety administration
regular business from customer that is not on a schedule
consistent freight
high volume, reoccuring long term business
dedicated freight
combining two or more modes of transportation
intermodal
state v federal
many states have own unique dot # if trucks do not leave state
tandem
two axles
can be used when sliding to transfer weight from drive axles
fifth wheel
used when sliding to transfer weight form trailer axles to drive axles
trailer axle
all drivers of trucks over 10,000 pounds must keep current driver logbook
gvw exemptions
what is needed to move shipments over legal weight
permits divisble load rule
private company that is contracted with gov to escort oversize loads
civilian escorts
additional escoring for traffic control
police escorts
needed for overheight loads
pilot car
list of carrier/driver rules
driver fitness, safe driving, hos, controlled substances, maintenance
general responsibilities while on a load
accepting bol for freight transported
checking freight
verifying load
provided a signed pod
a driver can only work
up to 70 hours in a 8 day time period
a driver can only drive
a total of 11 hours per day
after 70 hours a driver must rest
34 hours
reason pick ups and deliveris are missed
delays
threatening or attempting to bribe a driver to drive after road conditions are unsafe
coercion
should you give drivers or dispatchers directions
no
insurance for auto liability
1,000,000
insurance for cargo
100,000
trailer interchange insurance
25,000
shipper must provide a
bill of lading
standard pallet dims
48 x 40 x 48
used to move liquid product
ibc plastic tote
loading options
straight, turned, pinwheeled, distributing
driver leaves trailer for an agreed upon time at load or unload
drop trailer
when driver present during load/unload
live load/ live unload
options that help keep freight from shifting
pipe stakes and tarping
when was usmca signed
december 19 2019
how many stackable pallets will fit in a 53’ dry van if they weight 1500 each
29
how many stackable pallets will fit in a 53’ dry van if they 3500 lbs each
12.5
maximum weight of a tractor and trailer
80,000
what is the most common open trailer
flat bed
what is the max number of standard pallets you can fit on the floor in a 53’ reefer
26 pallets
maximum height of a cargo a flatbed can handle
13 feet 6 inches
what are the most common dims of ocean containers
40 x 96 x 96 & 20 x 96 x 96
yelp for drivers
carrier 411
what is the most common length of flatbed
48 feet
what should be done to vet a carrier and driver before and while assigned to a load for us
carrier 411 checking driver requirements
what is the max number of pallets that can be moved on ltl shipment
6 pallets
if the deck of a flatbed is 48’’ from the ground, what is the max height of freight that can be loaded on it
9 ft 6 inches
dimensions of standard dry van
53’ or 48’ x 102’’ x110’’
maximum weight of freight a 53’ dry van can typically haul
44,500
can you load any materials on a reefer
up to shippers discretion
these type of trucks use a fold away metal platform that mounts to the back of a freight truck
liftgate truck
when moving excessively tall freight we might utilize
double drop deck
on a flatbed, when straps are not sufficient to secure the load, we can use
chains and binders
shipment that uses a large f350 truck
hotshot
hides shipper or consignee from where load is being delivered
blind shipment
the party paying us for our services. sometimes the shipper
customer/cosignee
exempt commodities regulated by
state
haul excessively tall loads without additional permit
double drop step deck
how to move 50 standard size pallets from washington to pa
if not stackable we need to utilities 2 53 foot dry vans (26 pallets can fit in one dry van x 2), if stackable than only 1 53 foot dry van
cannot exceed 80,000 pounds
full truck load
sr vice president of its
adam angle
shipments under 10k or 6 pallets
ltl shipments
partial shipments
priced based on total space required and are non-exclusive trailers
charge we run into if we don’t return in time
per diem.
stf
sanitary transportation of human and animal food
