CLP Transportation & Distribution 5

Question 1

A hazardous materials shipment requires the use of a placard. Under DOT regulations, who is responsible for providing the placard to the carrier?

Accepted Answer

The shipper/offeror

Answer

Under 49 CFR, the shipper (offeror) is responsible for providing the appropriate placards to the carrier before tendering hazardous materials.

Question 2

Which ocean carrier contract arrangement gives a shipper discounted rates in exchange for committing a minimum volume over a contract period?

Accepted Answer

Service contract

Answer

Ocean service contracts lock in rates and capacity for shippers who commit to a minimum volume over a specified time, benefiting both parties.

Question 3

A company is comparing total transportation costs. Which cost is typically NOT included in total cost of transportation analysis?

Accepted Answer

Employee training for unrelated HR programs

Answer

Total cost of transportation includes freight, transit inventory, packaging, and handling—not unrelated HR or training expenses.

Question 4

Which type of carrier is obligated to serve all shippers who request service at published tariff rates without discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Common carrier

Answer

Common carriers must serve the general public at published rates without unreasonable discrimination, unlike contract or private carriers.

Question 5

Intermodal transportation most commonly refers to combining which two modes?

Accepted Answer

Truck and rail (TOFC/COFC)

Answer

Intermodal most commonly refers to combining truck and rail—trailer on flatcar (TOFC) or container on flatcar (COFC)—to leverage benefits of both modes.

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CLP Transportation & Distribution 5