Freight & Goods Movement Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a freight audit in transportation management?
Answer: Reviewing and validating freight invoices for accuracy and compliance
A freight audit reviews carrier invoices to verify that charges are accurate, contracted rates are applied correctly, and billing complies with agreements.
Under Ontario regulations, what must a carrier do if a vehicle is found to be overweight at a weigh station?
Answer: Redistribute or remove load until the vehicle meets legal weight limits
If a vehicle is found to be overweight, the carrier must redistribute or remove cargo to bring the vehicle within legal weight limits before it can continue travel.
What is a 'straight truck' in freight transportation?
Answer: A single-unit truck where the cab and cargo area are on the same chassis
A straight truck (also called a rigid truck) is a single-unit commercial vehicle where the engine, cab, and cargo body are all mounted on the same chassis.
What is the role of the MTO's Carrier Sanctions and Investigation Office (CSIO)?
Answer: Investigating carriers with poor safety records and imposing sanctions
The CSIO investigates commercial vehicle operators with poor safety performance and can impose sanctions including fines, conditions, or cancellation of CVOR certificates.
What does LTL stand for in freight transportation?
Answer: Less-Than-Truckload
LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) refers to freight shipments that do not fill an entire truck, allowing multiple shippers to share trailer space and reduce costs.
Which system does the MTO use to track the safety performance of commercial vehicle operators in Ontario?
Answer: Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR)
The CVOR system tracks convictions, roadside inspections, accidents, and complaints for commercial vehicle operators to monitor ongoing safety performance.
What is a 'freight corridor' in transportation planning?
Answer: A designated route or network optimized for the movement of goods
A freight corridor is a designated transportation route or network specifically designed and managed to facilitate the efficient and safe movement of commercial goods.