Module 6 Quiz: Load & Dispatching

What document confirms the transportation agreement between a broker and carrier?

• Rate confirmation

• Bill of Lading

• Load tender

• Freight invoice

What is the primary purpose of a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

• To pay the carrier

• To track freight cost

• To serve as the legal shipping document for the freight

• To dispatch the driver

What information is MOST critical before dispatching a truck?

• Driver’s favorite truck stop

• Pickup and delivery appointment times

• Weather conditions

• Carrier social media

What does FTL stand for in freight transportation?

• Freight Transfer Lane

• Full Truckload

• Freight Terminal Logistics

• Federal Truck Law

Which of the following is NOT typically included in a load tender?

• Pickup location

• Delivery location

• Commodity

• Driver’s personal phone bill

Why is commodity information important when booking freight?

• Determines what music the driver listens to

• Helps determine equipment and handling requirements

• Determines fuel prices

• Determines driver payroll

What piece of information determines whether a shipment requires a flatbed trailer?

• Driver preference

• Commodity and dimensions

• Fuel surcharge

• Time of pickup

What is the first step after securing a truck for a shipment?

• Send the carrier a rate confirmation

• Call the customer for payment

• Dispatch another driver

• Send an invoice

What does dispatching a load mean?

• Assigning a shipment to a carrier and providing load details

• Paying the driver

• Filing insurance paperwork

• Booking a hotel for the driver

What is the purpose of check calls?

• To verify driver compliance with music policies

• To track the progress of the shipment

• To confirm driver lunch breaks

• To determine broker commission