Trucking and Freight Quiz

What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

• A driver’s logbook

• A fuel receipt

• A legal document that serves as a receipt and contract for shipment

• A customs declaration

What does “detention” mean in trucking?

• Extra charge for late delivery

• A driver held at a shipper/receiver beyond free time

• A safety violation

• A broker fee

Which of the following is an accessorial charge?

• Linehaul

• Liftgate service

• Base freight rate

• Margin

What does FTL stand for?

• Freight Transport Line

• Full Truckload

• Fast Transit Logistics

• Federal Transport License

What is a reefer in freight?

• A detention penalty

• A refrigerated trailer

• A flatbed with tarps

• A customs broker

Who is the consignee in a shipment?

• The person booking the load

• The freight broker

• The carrier moving the load

• The party receiving the shipment

Who issues the Bill of Lading?

• Carrier

• Shipper

• Freight broker

• Consignee

Which federal agency grants broker authority?

• DOT

• CBP

• FMCSA

• IRS

What is the difference between shipper and consignee?

• Shipper delivers, consignee receives

• Shipper receives, consignee delivers

• They are the same party

• Both are carriers

What is a load board?

• A broker’s contract with a shipper

• An online marketplace to post trucks and loads

• A list of accessorial charges

• A tariff schedule