Shorthaul

Question 1

What do LTL, FTL, and SH stand for?

Answer 1

LTL - less than truckload
FTL - full truck load
SH - shorthaul

Question 2

What is the difference between drayage and shorthaul truck movements?

Answer 2

Drayage - originates at a port/rail terminal and terminates at a port/rail terminal. Typically movement of containers and 250 miles or less. B2B

Shorthaul - originates at shipper and terminates at receiver. No further movement on another load. Not necessarily containerized movement. Shipment distance is usually 150 miles or less.

Question 3

Define B2B, B2C, first mile, last mile

Answer 3

B2B - Business to business
B2C - Business to customer
First mile - origin
Last mile - destination

Question 4

What class of power equipment is used by shorthaul?

Answer 4

6 and 8

Question 5

Discuss the applications of accessorials in any shipment?

Answer 5

Accessorials occur when one of the tariff rules have been violated. Accessorial charges are additional fees that carriers may apply to cover extra services or costs that are not included in the base freight rate. Common accessorial charges in short haul trucking include detention time, lumper feels, wait time, truck stop fees, additional stops. expedited service

Question 6

Why are shorthaul and LTL shipments called ‘no touch’?

Answer 6

Shorthaul and LTL shipments are called ‘no touch’ because they do not require a Cargomatic employee to be involved. A shorthaul or LTL customer can use Command for the whole life cycle of the shipment: generate a quote, book the shipment, track the progress of the shipment, and payment.