Vocabulary
What does “ETA” stand for?
(Estimated Time of Arrival)
What was the first offered rate for the load?
($1,500)
From which city was the load?
(Galena, Ohio)
Until what time does the shipper load?
(Till 3 p.m.)
What is a “receiver” in logistics?
(The person/company that receives the freight)
What was the broker’s maximum counter-offer?
($1,600)
Where was the delivery?
(Duncansville, Pennsylvania)
What are the receiver’s working hours?
(8 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Translate “layover” in logistics. (Простой)
(Простой)
How much detention is paid per hour after free time?
($50/hour)
Where was the empty conestoga located?
(Kill Buck, Ohio)
Why is a “call ahead” required?
(To notify/confirm with the receiver)
What is a “conestoga”?
(A type of trailer with a sliding tarp system)
How many hours are free before detention starts?
(2 hours)
How many miles away was the empty trailer?
(64 miles)
What document is checked with the MC number?
(Carrier registration/authority info)
What does “give a heads up” mean?
(Предупредить заранее)
What rate per mile was mentioned for loaded miles?
(5.5)
In which state is Duncansville?
(Pennsylvania)
What was the final agreed rate?
($1,600)