CFB Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A freight broker discovers mid-transit that the carrier it booked has a conditional safety rating. What is the broker's best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the shipper and assess whether to reroute to a satisfactory carrier

Answer

The broker should promptly inform the shipper of the safety concern and evaluate rerouting options to protect the shipper's cargo.

Question 2

In a typical broker-shipper contract, the 'shipper's agent' clause may make the broker responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Paying freight claims directly on behalf of the shipper

Answer

Some contracts designate the broker as shipper's agent, which can create direct responsibility for freight claims paid to the shipper.

Question 3

Which party typically issues the bill of lading (BOL) on a truckload shipment arranged by a freight broker?

Accepted Answer

The shipper or the carrier, not the broker

Answer

The BOL is typically issued by the shipper or the carrier; the broker arranges transportation but is not a party to the BOL contract.

Question 4

How does a freight broker's role differ from that of a shipper's agent (or employee shipper)?

Accepted Answer

A broker is an independent business that arranges transport for compensation; an employee shipper works in-house

Answer

A freight broker is an independent, licensed intermediary compensated for arranging transport, whereas a shipper's in-house logistics employee acts exclusively for that employer.

Question 5

A broker who also operates as a carrier on the same shipment must:

Accepted Answer

Disclose its dual role to the shipper and comply with both broker and carrier regulations

Answer

A broker acting as a carrier on the same load must disclose the dual role and comply with all applicable regulations for both capacities.

(CFB) Certified Freight Broker Practice Test

(CFB) Certified Freight Broker Practice Test

CFB Roles and Responsibilities 3