CLA Transportation and Shipping

Question 1

Which shipping term indicates that the seller pays freight charges and assumes risk until goods reach the buyer's destination?

Accepted Answer

FOB Destination

Answer

FOB Origin

Answer

CIF

Answer

EXW

Question 2

What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

Accepted Answer

A legal document between shipper and carrier detailing freight shipment

Answer

An invoice sent to the customer after delivery

Answer

A warehouse receiving document

Answer

A customs declaration form for domestic shipments

Question 3

Which mode of transportation is typically the fastest for long-distance domestic shipments?

Accepted Answer

Air freight

Answer

Rail

Answer

Truckload (TL)

Answer

Ocean freight

Question 4

What does LTL stand for in freight shipping?

Accepted Answer

Less Than Truckload

Answer

Long Term Logistics

Answer

Load Transfer Location

Answer

Lightweight Transport Line

Question 5

What is a freight class, and who determines it in the US?

Accepted Answer

A standardized classification system set by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)

Answer

A carrier-specific rating applied at time of pickup

Answer

A government-assigned code based on hazardous material content

Answer

A weight-based tier defined by the shipper

Question 6

Which document is required when shipping hazardous materials by road in the US?

Accepted Answer

Hazardous Materials Shipping Paper (49 CFR)

Answer

Standard Bill of Lading only

Answer

Commercial Invoice

Answer

Packing Slip