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Technology Skills Flashcards

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  1. Which feature in a Transportation Management System (TMS) helps dispatchers automatically match available drivers to open loads?

    Answer: Automated load tendering

    Automated load tendering in a TMS matches available drivers to open loads based on location, hours of service, and equipment type.

  2. A dispatcher receives a GPS ping showing a truck has been stationary for 90 minutes at an unexpected location. What is the BEST first step?

    Answer: Contact the driver directly to assess the situation

    Contacting the driver first clarifies whether it is a breakdown, rest stop, or traffic issue before taking further action.

  3. What does ELD data primarily help dispatchers verify?

    Answer: Driver hours of service compliance

    ELD data automatically records driving time, on-duty time, and rest periods to ensure Hours of Service compliance.

  4. Which communication platform is MOST commonly integrated with TMS software to send real-time load updates to drivers?

    Answer: In-cab messaging via mobile app or Qualcomm unit

    In-cab messaging systems integrated with TMS allow dispatchers to push load updates, directions, and instructions directly to drivers.

  5. A dispatcher wants to reduce empty miles between loads. Which technology tool BEST supports this goal?

    Answer: Load board and freight matching platform

    Load boards and freight matching platforms help dispatchers find backhaul loads near a driver's destination to minimize empty miles.

  6. What is the primary purpose of geofencing technology in truck dispatching?

    Answer: Triggering automatic alerts when a truck enters or leaves a defined area

    Geofencing creates virtual boundaries that send automatic notifications when a truck arrives at or departs from a location like a shipper or customer.

  7. When a dispatcher uses route optimization software, what is the PRIMARY factor being minimized?

    Answer: Total distance, time, or fuel cost

    Route optimization software calculates the most efficient path by minimizing variables like total distance, transit time, or fuel consumption.