Question 1

The predominant commodity moved by barge transportation is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  grain 
B)  coal 
C)  iron ore 
D)  petroleum 
A)  grain 
B)  coal 
C)  iron ore 
D)  petroleum

Question 2

U.S. commercial airline pilots face mandatory retirement at age 70.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The level and degree of transportation regulation varies from country to country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Each of the following is true, except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Schneider National is an example of a truckload carrier 
B)  in truckload shipments, the shipper loads and the consignee unloads the trailer 
C)  a truckload shipment involves only one customer 
D)  truckload carriers focus on shipments of greater than 10,000 pounds 
E)  all of the above are true 
A)  Schneider National is an example of a truckload carrier 
B)  in truckload shipments, the shipper loads and the consignee unloads the trailer 
C)  a truckload shipment involves only one customer 
D)  truckload carriers focus on shipments of greater than 10,000 pounds 
E)  all of the above are true

Question 5

Private transportation is most prevalent in the pipeline industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Truckload carriers focus on shipments of greater than ____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  10,000 
B)  15,000 
C)  17,500 
D)  20,000 
E)  none of the above 
A)  10,000 
B)  15,000 
C)  17,500 
D)  20,000 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

In the United States, ____ account for the largest share of ton-miles and ____ account for the majority of freight revenues.

Accepted Answer

A)  railroads; railroads 
B)  trucks; trucks 
C)  trucks; railroads 
D)  railroads; truck 
A)  railroads; railroads 
B)  trucks; trucks 
C)  trucks; railroads 
D)  railroads; truck

Question 8

The U.S. ____ is the federal government body with primary responsibility for transportation safety regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interstate Commerce Commission 
B)  Department of Commerce 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of Transportation 
A)  Interstate Commerce Commission 
B)  Department of Commerce 
C)  Department of Homeland Security 
D)  Department of Transportation

Question 9

The primary advantage for motor carriers is flexibility (the ability to deliver the product to the customer).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Land bridge services involve the use of surface transportation-generally rail transportation-between an origin and destination port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Economic regulation in transportation refers to control over business practices and activities such as entry and exit; pricing; service; accounting and financial issues; mergers and acquisitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Assume that it is the year 2005 and the cost to HDT of borrowing money is 12% per year. Because the buyer will pay for trucks as they are delivered, would it be advantageous for HDT to pay overtime to speed up production, ship the trucks as they were finished via the Port of Baltimore, and collect their payment earlier? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The selling price of each truck is still

Question 13

Freight forwarders ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are the same as shippers' associations 
B)  consolidate the shipments of several carriers 
C)  represent the consignees' interests 
D)  consolidate the shipments of several shippers 
A)  are the same as shippers' associations 
B)  consolidate the shipments of several carriers 
C)  represent the consignees' interests 
D)  consolidate the shipments of several shippers

Question 14

In the U.S., motor carriers have the largest share of ton-miles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Consignees are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely large less-than-truckload carriers 
B)  shippers of freight 
C)  receivers of freight 
D)  preferred suppliers 
A)  extremely large less-than-truckload carriers 
B)  shippers of freight 
C)  receivers of freight 
D)  preferred suppliers

Question 16

With intermodal transportation, two or more modes work closely together in an attempt to utilize the advantages of each mode while at the same time minimizing their disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Assume you are Vanderpool. Draft the comparison Pon just requested.
Many students will calculate transportation costs. For the movement via Chicago, they will choose to use rail. Here's the comparison:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assume you are Vanderpool. Draft the comparison...

Question 18

Which of the following is not likely to move by air transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  wearing apparel 
B)  fruits and vegetables 
C)  cut flowers 
D)  auto parts 
E)  all are likely to move by air 
A)  wearing apparel 
B)  fruits and vegetables 
C)  cut flowers 
D)  auto parts 
E)  all are likely to move by air

Question 19

U.S. pipelines are so safe that there is no federal safety agency assigned to regulate them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The predominant commodity moved by barge transportation is ____.

U.S. commercial airline pilots face mandatory retirement at age 70.

The level and degree of transportation regulation varies from country to country.

Each of the following is true, except ____.

Private transportation is most prevalent in the pipeline industry.

Truckload carriers focus on shipments of greater than ____ pounds.

In the United States, account for the largest share of ton-miles and account for the majority of freight revenues.

The U.S. ____ is the federal government body with primary responsibility for transportation safety regulation.

The primary advantage for motor carriers is flexibility (the ability to deliver the product to the customer).

Land bridge services involve the use of surface transportation-generally rail transportation-between an origin and destination port.

Economic regulation in transportation refers to control over business practices and activities such as entry and exit; pricing; service; accounting and financial issues; mergers and acquisitions.

Freight forwarders ____.

In the U.S., motor carriers have the largest share of ton-miles.

Consignees are ____.

With intermodal transportation, two or more modes work closely together in an attempt to utilize the advantages of each mode while at the same time minimizing their disadvantages.

Assume you are Vanderpool. Draft the comparison Pon just requested. Many students will calculate transportation costs. For the movement via Chicago, they will choose to use rail. Here's the comparison:

Which of the following is not likely to move by air transportation?

U.S. pipelines are so safe that there is no federal safety agency assigned to regulate them.

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The predominant commodity moved by barge transportation is ____.

U.S. commercial airline pilots face mandatory retirement at age 70.

The level and degree of transportation regulation varies from country to country.

Each of the following is true, except ____.

Private transportation is most prevalent in the pipeline industry.

Truckload carriers focus on shipments of greater than ____ pounds.

In the United States, ____ account for the largest share of ton-miles and ____ account for the majority of freight revenues.

The U.S. ____ is the federal government body with primary responsibility for transportation safety regulation.

The primary advantage for motor carriers is flexibility (the ability to deliver the product to the customer).

Land bridge services involve the use of surface transportation-generally rail transportation-between an origin and destination port.

Economic regulation in transportation refers to control over business practices and activities such as entry and exit; pricing; service; accounting and financial issues; mergers and acquisitions.

Freight forwarders ____.

In the U.S., motor carriers have the largest share of ton-miles.

Consignees are ____.

With intermodal transportation, two or more modes work closely together in an attempt to utilize the advantages of each mode while at the same time minimizing their disadvantages.

Assume you are Vanderpool. Draft the comparison Pon just requested. Many students will calculate transportation costs. For the movement via Chicago, they will choose to use rail. Here's the comparison:

Which of the following is not likely to move by air transportation?

U.S. pipelines are so safe that there is no federal safety agency assigned to regulate them.

An Overview of Logistics

Logistics and Information Technology

Strategic and Financial Logistics

Organizational and Mangerial Issues in Logistics

The Supply Chain Management Concept

Procurement

Demand Management, Order Management

Inventory Management

Distribution Center, Warehouse, and Plant Location

Warehousing Management

Packaging and Materials Handling

Transportation Management

International Logistics

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In the United States, account for the largest share of ton-miles and account for the majority of freight revenues.