Mode Selection I & II

It is important to understand each mode’s use, transit time requirements, cost and but not the distance factor of a transportation request?

• True

• False

The best mode selections for land transportation freight weighing 100 to 46,00 pounds is

• Truckload

• Rail

• LTL

• Both option 1 & 3 (truckload and LTL)

One of the main considerations in the selection of transportation modes is cost.

• False

• True

Freight over 12,000 – 15,000 pounds should be shipped via

• Truckload

• LTL

• Ship

• Rail

Mode transit times affect the cost.

• True

• False

Freight 100 to 12,000 pounds should be shipped as ______ loads.

• Truckload

• LTL

• Ship

• Rail

The slower the mode the less it cost per unit or ton-mile.

• False

• True

Factors that affect truckload "cost per mile" rates are

• Distance

• Commodity

• Service time requirements

• All are factors that affect the rates

A ton-mile is defined as one ton of freight shipped one mile.

• False

• True

Geographic location of delivery affects the cost.

• True

• False