FSC - Transportation Unit Exam

JM Smuckers wants to make sure that whichever mode of transportation they select is able to handle the volume that can be carried at one time. Which decision factor in transportation is this?

• Cost

• Capacity

• Flexibility

• Reliability

Which classification of trucks is used to carry oversize loads?

• Container

• Flat Bed

• Refrigerated

• Rag Top

Movement of cargo in shipping containers or trailers by more than one mode of transport is known as:

• Intermodal

• Trimodal

• Cross Country

Who acts as an intermediary between a shipper and various transportation services and offers discounts for large quantities?

• Freight Broker

• Freight Forwarder

• Travel Agent

• Freight Specialist

Which mode of transportation is the safest for freight movement?

• Rail

• Air

• Road

• Sea

Which is the most important decision factor in transportation?

• Capability

• Cost

• Capacity

• Reliability

A container being transported on a train is known as what type of transportation?

• Truckload

• Bulk Drayage

• Piggyback

• Road Train

Consolidation of smaller shipments to create full load in the trucking industry is known as:

• Truckload

• Less than truckload

• Partial truckload

• Road Train

What is the only mode of transportation that does NOT move people?

• Air

• Road

• Rail

• Pipeline

Which mode of transportation is used to transport oil and other liquids?

• Air

• Rail

• Pipeline

• Sea