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WorksheetsTrucking and Freight Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What is a margin in freight brokerage?
Carrier’s base rate
Difference between shipper rate and carrier pay
Broker’s operating cost
Fuel surcharge
What is a lane in freight terms?
A highway truck route
A dedicated customer account
A shipping route between two points
A type of carrier authority
What does MC number stand for?
Motor Carrier number
Market Contract number
Margin Cost number
Master Cargo number
What is proof of delivery (POD)?
Carrier invoice
Document signed at delivery confirming receipt
Shipper’s bill of lading
Broker-carrier agreement
What does the term “spot rate” mean?
A negotiated one-time freight rate based on market conditions
A fixed yearly rate
A government tariff
A surcharge for hazmat
What is an owner-operator?
A broker with their own authority
A driver who owns and operates their own truck
A dispatcher working for a carrier
A shipper’s logistics manager
Which mode involves consolidating multiple shipments in one truck?
FTL
Reefer
LTL
Hot Shot
What does port drayage mean?
Long-haul container shipping
Short-haul movement of containers between port and nearby location
International air freight
Storage of ocean freight
What is a rate confirmation?
Document confirming freight class
Written agreement between broker and carrier on rate/terms
Invoice from shipper
Quote for future business
What is a hot shot in trucking?
A driver under FMCSA investigation
A small, time-sensitive load hauled on a flatbed/pickup setup
A reefer load of produce
A high-margin freight lane
