The NMFC tariff is a publication for _____ containing rules, descriptions and ratings of all commodities.
Motor carriers
Where should the description of freight be found
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Within NMFC codes specific commodities are grouped into one of 18 freight classes by using a of range between what set of numbers
between 50 to 500
What type of shipment requires hand load/unload
Floor stacking or loose freight
What type of freight affect the quantity of products that can be shipped and it's shipping mode
Palletized freight
For the most efficient use of cargo space as well as security of individual packages in an LTL load are often shrink-wrapped together to create one big _____
box or cube
What is the purpose of freight bill auditing
to hold LTL carriers accountable for their charges directly related to the pickup and delivery of LTL freight
The freight class is a core factor in the rating of each ______
LTL shipment
Between what TWO numbers LTL shipments are usually arranged on
1 to 10 pallets
Triple or Nothing!
Define the term "density"
having the parts of a shipment crowded or packed tightly together
What is the common measurement of plastic or wooden pallets LTL shipments are transported on
usually 48” x 40”
LTL palletization is recommended for _____ cargo or freight in order to minimize damage
high-value cargo or freight
The NMFTA sets LTL industry standards in _____
commodity packaging, pricing, and transport
Name ONE of three benefits of palletization of freight
1.) Ease of handling freight
2.) Enables operators (or automated loading docks) to insert and remove freight into/from the trucks in a quick or more agile way
3.) Protection of the cargo during the transportation process
Who is the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA)
is a nonprofit membership trade group, represents interstate, intrastate, and international motor carriers that specialize in LTL
The class that a commodity is grouped into is based on an evaluation of what FOUR transportation characteristics
density, stowability, handling, and liability
LTL shipments usually range from how many pounds of freight
150 pounds to 10,000 pounds
Daily Double!
According to the Bible:
Jesus said if you've seen him, you've seen the Father because _________
He and the Father are one
Items under 150 pounds are handled by parcel service carriers like
FedEx, UPS, or the USPS, DHL, and Amazon
What type of shipment increases the time needed to load and unload freight
floor-load shipment or loose shipment
Most truck drivers will not deliver what type of shipment
floor-loaded shipment
Which type of carrier is PMTC
Sub-Regional LTL Carrier
National Motor Freight Classification might be essential to carriers because it is used to determine
the cost of a given load
To better calculate accurate LTL shipping costs, commodities are broken up into how many different categories known as freight class
18 different categories
What is the purpose of National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) codes
they are FOUR-digit codes that enables transport companies to evaluate goods for shipment by classifying items based on considerations such as truck fit, loading issues, handling issues, and perishability.