Module 3 Flashcards
Transportation Modes and Competition
1
Q
Who is a shipper in the transportation marketplace?
A
the customer of a freight carreir
2
Q
Who is a carrier in the transportation marketplace?
A
the provider of the transportation service
3
Q
What are the characteristics of motor carriers as a mode of transportation?
A
- primarily domestic supply chain
- moved regionally
- ships a variety of commodities
- high variable costs, low fixed costs
4
Q
What are TL carriers?
A
Truckload carriers, which are a form of motor carriers that handle single large shipments exceeding 15,000lbs that perform direct service.
5
Q
What are LTL carriers?
A
Less-than-truckload carriers, are a form of motor-carriers carrying less than 15,000lbs utilizing hub and spoke networks locally and regionally to sort and transport shipments.
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