CPWM Collection and Transportation Logistics 3

Question 1

What federal regulation governs commercial driver licensing requirements for waste collection vehicle operators?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 383

Answer

49 CFR Part 383 establishes CDL standards, knowledge tests, and skills tests required for operators of commercial motor vehicles including large waste trucks.

Question 2

Which waste collection system uses a vacuum pneumatic tube network to transport waste underground?

Accepted Answer

Automated vacuum collection (AVAC)

Answer

AVAC systems use underground sealed pipes and vacuum pressure to transport waste from inlet stations to a central collection point, common in dense urban or campus settings.

Question 3

A compaction ratio of 4:1 for a rear-load truck means:

Accepted Answer

Loose waste volume is reduced to one-quarter its original volume

Answer

A 4:1 compaction ratio means the compactor reduces loose waste to 25% of its original volume, allowing the truck to carry significantly more material per load.

Question 4

What is the key advantage of RFID-tagged carts in a waste collection program?

Accepted Answer

They enable automated tracking of collection completion and set-out rates

Answer

RFID tags on carts communicate with truck-mounted readers to automatically log when and where each cart was serviced, improving accountability and data collection.

Question 5

Under FMCSA hours-of-service rules, a property-carrying driver may drive a maximum of how many hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty?

Accepted Answer

11 hours

Answer

FMCSA 49 CFR Part 395 limits property-carrying drivers to 11 hours of driving following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

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