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TruckDisp Freight Documentation & Accessorials Flashcards

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  1. A driver arrives at a delivery location after hours because the receiver was closed. What accessorial charge would typically apply for the following day's reattempt?

    Answer: Redelivery charge

    A redelivery charge is assessed when the carrier must make a second delivery attempt because the consignee was unavailable or the location was closed.

  2. What information is NOT typically found on a standard bill of lading?

    Answer: Driver's personal Social Security Number

    A driver's Social Security Number is personal identification and has no place on a bill of lading, which contains shipment and party information only.

  3. What does 'freight prepaid' mean on a bill of lading?

    Answer: The shipper has already paid the freight charges before dispatch

    Freight prepaid means the shipper is responsible for and has arranged payment of freight charges, so the carrier cannot collect from the consignee.

  4. A dispatcher arranges a shipment requiring the driver to unload freight inside a warehouse rather than at the dock door. What accessorial applies?

    Answer: Inside delivery

    Inside delivery is an accessorial charge for delivering freight beyond the dock door, such as placing it inside a warehouse or store.

  5. Which regulatory document must accompany every shipment of hazardous materials in interstate commerce?

    Answer: Hazardous materials shipping paper (dangerous goods declaration)

    Federal regulations require a hazardous materials shipping paper (or dangerous goods declaration) to travel with the shipment identifying the hazmat class, UN number, and emergency contact.

  6. A carrier charges a fuel surcharge based on the current national diesel average. How is this surcharge typically expressed?

    Answer: As a percentage of the linehaul rate or a per-mile rate

    Fuel surcharges are typically expressed as a percentage of the linehaul rate or as a cents-per-mile rate, adjusting weekly based on DOE diesel price indexes.

  7. What is the purpose of a 'weight and inspection certificate' (scale ticket) in freight documentation?

    Answer: To provide verified actual weight of freight for billing and legal compliance

    A weight and inspection certificate provides a certified, legally defensible record of a shipment's actual weight, used for billing accuracy and DOT compliance.