Supply Chain Management Transportation 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'intermodal' transportation?

Accepted Answer

Moving freight in a standardized container using two or more transport modes

Answer

Intermodal transportation moves cargo in standardized containers that transfer between trucks, rail, and ships without rehandling the goods.

Question 2

A peak season surcharge (PSS) imposed by ocean carriers is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An accessorial charge applied during high-demand periods

Answer

PSS is an accessorial charge carriers impose during periods of high demand to capture additional revenue beyond base rates.

Question 3

In the context of supply chain transportation, what does 'tender acceptance rate' measure?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of freight tenders that carriers accept

Answer

Tender acceptance rate tracks how often carriers accept load tenders from shippers, indicating carrier capacity availability.

Question 4

Which transportation mode is most suitable for moving crude oil across long distances within the continental US at the lowest variable cost?

Accepted Answer

Pipeline

Answer

Pipelines have the lowest variable cost per unit for continuous bulk liquid movement over long distances, though with high fixed infrastructure costs.

Question 5

A '53-foot dry van' truckload can legally carry a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of approximately how many pounds in the US?

Accepted Answer

80,000 lbs

Answer

Federal weight limits cap combination vehicles (tractor + trailer) at 80,000 lbs gross vehicle weight on interstate highways.

Supply Chain Management Practice Test

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Supply Chain Management Transportation 4