Transportation and Shipping Flashcards
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Which shipping term indicates that the seller pays freight charges and assumes risk until goods reach the buyer's destination?
Answer: FOB Destination
FOB Destination means the seller retains ownership and pays freight until the goods arrive at the buyer's location.
What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?
Answer: A legal document between shipper and carrier detailing freight shipment
A Bill of Lading is a legally binding document issued by a carrier that serves as a receipt, contract of carriage, and document of title for freight.
Which mode of transportation is typically the fastest for long-distance domestic shipments?
Answer: Air freight
Air freight is the fastest mode of transportation for long-distance domestic shipments, though it is also the most expensive.
What does LTL stand for in freight shipping?
Answer: Less Than Truckload
LTL stands for Less Than Truckload, meaning the shipment does not fill an entire truck and shares space with other shippers' freight.
What is a freight class, and who determines it in the US?
Answer: A standardized classification system set by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
Freight class is a standardized commodity classification system established by the NMFTA, based on density, stowability, handling, and liability.
Which document is required when shipping hazardous materials by road in the US?
Answer: Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper (49 CFR)
US DOT regulations under 49 CFR require a hazardous materials shipping paper that identifies the material, hazard class, UN number, and emergency contact.