Freight & Logistics Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Federal Bridge Formula (Bridge Formula B)?
Answer: Determining maximum allowable truck weights based on axle count and spacing to protect bridges
The Federal Bridge Formula calculates maximum allowable gross truck weight based on the number of axles and axle spacing to prevent excessive stress on bridge structures and protect pavement.
What is 'just-in-time' (JIT) delivery as applied in freight logistics?
Answer: Scheduling deliveries to arrive precisely when needed to minimize inventory storage costs
Just-in-time (JIT) delivery schedules freight to arrive precisely when needed in the production or retail process, minimizing inventory holding costs and warehouse space requirements.
Which organization administers the National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP)?
Answer: The Transportation Research Board (TRB)
The NCFRP is administered by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) under contract with FHWA, conducting applied freight transportation research to improve industry practices and policy.
What does the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) measure?
Answer: Domestic freight flows by commodity type, origin-destination, value, weight, and transportation mode
The Commodity Flow Survey (CFS), conducted by the Census Bureau and BTS, measures domestic freight flows by commodity type, value, weight, origin-destination pairs, and mode of transportation.
What is 'freight trip generation' used for in transportation impact analysis?
Answer: Estimating the number of truck trips produced by land uses to support transportation impact analyses
Freight trip generation estimates the number of truck trips that specific land uses (warehouses, retail, industrial facilities) generate, supporting site-level transportation impact analyses and regional freight planning.
Which federal agency has primary responsibility for regulating commercial motor carrier safety in the United States?
Answer: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for regulating safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating in interstate commerce, including hours-of-service rules and carrier fitness.
What does 'modal shift' mean in the context of freight transportation planning?
Answer: Moving freight volume from one transportation mode to another to improve efficiency or sustainability
Modal shift refers to changing the transportation mode used for freight movement (e.g., from truck to rail or waterway), often pursued to reduce costs, fuel consumption, congestion, or environmental impacts.