Truck Dispatcher Geographical Knowledge 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which U.S. interstate highway runs east-west across the southern states from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, FL?
- I-10 (Correct answer)
- I-20
- I-40
- I-90
Correct answer: I-10
I-10 is the southernmost transcontinental interstate, spanning from Santa Monica, CA to Jacksonville, FL.
Question 2: A load is picked up in Memphis, TN and must be delivered to Kansas City, MO. Which interstate is the most direct route?
- I-44 (Correct answer)
- I-55
- I-70
- I-64
Correct answer: I-44
I-44 runs northwest from Memphis through Missouri, connecting directly to Kansas City.
Question 3: Which state is NOT part of the Great Lakes region relevant to heavy freight corridors?
- Missouri (Correct answer)
- Michigan
- Wisconsin
- Indiana
Correct answer: Missouri
Missouri borders the Mississippi River but does not border any of the Great Lakes.
Question 4: The Appalachian Mountains pose grade challenges for trucks primarily in which corridor?
- I-68 and I-77 through WV (Correct answer)
- I-95 along the Atlantic coast
- I-80 through Nebraska
- I-90 through South Dakota
Correct answer: I-68 and I-77 through WV
West Virginia's mountainous terrain along I-68 and I-77 creates steep grades that require engine braking and slow speeds.
Question 5: A dispatcher needs to route a flatbed from Seattle, WA to Boise, ID. Which pass through the Cascades is a primary concern in winter?
- Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 (Correct answer)
- Donner Pass on I-80
- Eisenhower Tunnel on I-70
- Loveland Pass on US-6
Correct answer: Snoqualmie Pass on I-90
Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 is the main route connecting Seattle to eastern Washington and Idaho, often requiring chains in winter.
Question 6: Which Canadian province borders the most U.S. states?
- Ontario (Correct answer)
- Quebec
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
Correct answer: Ontario
Ontario borders New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota — five states — more than any other Canadian province.
Question 7: The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits at the junction of which two major interstates?
- I-20 and I-35W (Correct answer)
- I-10 and I-45
- I-30 and I-40
- I-20 and I-10
Correct answer: I-20 and I-35W
I-20 (east-west) and I-35W (north-south) are the primary interstates intersecting through the DFW area.
Truck Dispatcher Geographical Knowledge 2
Which U.S. interstate highway runs east-west across the southern states from Los Angeles to Jacksonville, FL?