Truck Dispatcher Geographical Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which U.S. interstate highway runs east-west across the southern states from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, FL?

Accepted Answer

I-10

Answer

I-10 is the southernmost transcontinental interstate, spanning from Santa Monica, CA to Jacksonville, FL.

Question 2

A load is picked up in Memphis, TN and must be delivered to Kansas City, MO. Which interstate is the most direct route?

Accepted Answer

I-44

Answer

I-44 runs northwest from Memphis through Missouri, connecting directly to Kansas City.

Question 3

Which state is NOT part of the Great Lakes region relevant to heavy freight corridors?

Accepted Answer

Missouri

Answer

Missouri borders the Mississippi River but does not border any of the Great Lakes.

Question 4

The Appalachian Mountains pose grade challenges for trucks primarily in which corridor?

Accepted Answer

I-68 and I-77 through WV

Answer

West Virginia's mountainous terrain along I-68 and I-77 creates steep grades that require engine braking and slow speeds.

Question 5

A dispatcher needs to route a flatbed from Seattle, WA to Boise, ID. Which pass through the Cascades is a primary concern in winter?

Accepted Answer

Snoqualmie Pass on I-90

Answer

Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 is the main route connecting Seattle to eastern Washington and Idaho, often requiring chains in winter.

Truck Dispatcher Practice Test