FREE TruckDisp Fleet Performance Metrics and KPIs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which Key Performance Indicator (KPI) measures the distance a truck travels without carrying a revenue-generating load?

Accepted Answer

Deadhead Miles

Answer

Loaded Miles

Answer

Out-of-Route Miles

Answer

Total Miles

Question 2

A carrier has 200 scheduled deliveries in a month. If 190 of them arrive within the agreed-upon delivery window, what is the carrier's On-Time Performance (OTP) percentage?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

90%

Answer

92%

Answer

98%

Question 3

A truck generates $4,500 in revenue for a trip that covers 1,500 total miles (including deadhead). What is the Revenue Per Mile (RPM) for this trip?

Accepted Answer

$3.00

Answer

$2.50

Answer

$3.50

Answer

$4.00

Question 4

What does 'Dwell Time' typically measure in the context of fleet performance?

Accepted Answer

The time a truck spends idle at a shipper or receiver's facility.

Answer

The time a driver spends on a mandatory rest break.

Answer

The total transit time between pickup and delivery.

Answer

The time a truck is out of service for maintenance.

Question 5

Which of the following dispatcher actions is LEAST likely to have a direct impact on improving a fleet's average Miles Per Gallon (MPG)?

Accepted Answer

Negotiating higher freight rates with a broker.

Answer

Planning routes to avoid heavy traffic and steep grades.

Answer

Reducing engine idle time by coordinating efficient appointment scheduling.

Answer

Minimizing out-of-route and deadhead miles.

Question 6

A truck is available to run for 25 days in a month. Due to waiting for loads and maintenance, it only operates for 20 of those days. What is the truck's utilization rate?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

75%

Answer

85%

Answer

90%