Truck Dispatcher TruckDisp Load Planning and Optimization 2

Question 1

What does 'freight density' mean in the context of load planning?

Accepted Answer

The weight of freight per cubic foot of space it occupies

Answer

The weight of freight per square foot of trailer floor space

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The number of packages stacked per pallet layer

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The ratio of freight weight to total trailer capacity

Question 2

Which loading method places the heaviest freight toward the front of the trailer near the cab?

Accepted Answer

Nose-loading method

Answer

Rear-loading method

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Floor-loading method

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Center-loading method

Question 3

What is 'headhaul' in trucking terminology?

Accepted Answer

The primary outbound load moving away from the carrier's home terminal in a profitable direction

Answer

A load requiring oversized or overweight permits

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A load that mandates team driving due to distance

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A load originating at the driver's home terminal

Question 4

What is the maximum legal weight on a single axle under federal US highway law?

Accepted Answer

20,000 lbs

Answer

12,000 lbs

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17,000 lbs

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34,000 lbs

Question 5

What is the purpose of sliding the tandem axles on a semi-trailer?

Accepted Answer

To redistribute cargo weight across axles and comply with legal axle weight limits

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To improve fuel efficiency at highway speeds

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To lower the trailer height when approaching low clearances

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To improve traction on wet or icy road surfaces

Question 6

What is a 'team load' in truck dispatching?

Accepted Answer

A load requiring two drivers so the truck can operate continuously without mandatory HOS rest stops

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A load split between two carriers under a co-brokerage agreement

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A load delivered to multiple consignees on a single trip

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A load that requires two trailers to transport

Question 7

What factor primarily determines whether a load needs a step-deck (drop-deck) trailer rather than a standard flatbed?

Accepted Answer

The freight is too tall for a dry van but does not require the extremely low deck of a full lowboy

Answer

The freight weighs more than 40,000 lbs

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The freight requires temperature control during transit

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The freight must be loaded from the side rather than from the ends