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Online purchases will increase the need for less-than-truckload hauls according to who?
Dun & Bradstreet or D&B
Box trucks MOSTLY has how many axels?
TWO
Freight rates are driven by?
supply and demand
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a division of?
the Department of Transportation (DOT)
Name the driving window or daily limit PMTC will charges its drivers
During the 14-consecutive-hour period, drivers are only allowed to drive their truck for up to 11 total hours.
Define term "box truck"
it is both the cargo section and driver's cab attached to one structural frame cargo section which is not accessible from the cab since the two compartments are divided
What characteristics does the term "tariff" define?
shipping rates for shipments based on their weight, dimensions, freight class, and origin and destination zip codes
FMCSA regulations are to combat?
dangers to both truckers and the public alike while traveling
If PMTC's annual cost is $700 in license, permit, and registration fees, what is the monthly cost?
Equates to roughly $58/month
If PMTC's general weekly costs is $1,100, what is its monthly cost?
Monthly Cost = $2,110 x 12/52
Equates to roughly $486/month
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) states what affects more than 44 million jobs in the country
If PMTC's general annual cost is $5,000, what is its weekly costs?
Annual Cost = $5,000/52
Equates to roughly $96
Name ONE out of TEN types of shipments in the trucking industry
Box trucks can be easily distinguished based on what specifications?
it's dimensions, weight limits, loading capacities, and curb weight
In the trucking industry, "tight" market indicates?
shipping rates are in favor of carriers
Generally, what is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) weight limit for Class 6 equipment?
26,000#
Triple or Nothing!
When will a driver need a Commercial Driver's License?
When they operate anything over 26,000#
Triple or Nothing!
PMTC's goal is to?
become a staple in the less-than-truckload carrier market
What is the cubic capacity?
how much material occupies something
Double or Nothing!
In the Bible, the Lord said:
"I knew you before ______________."
you were in your mother's belly
shipping rates are in favor of shippers
How does high supply and low demand influence shipping rates?
leads to decrease in shipping prices
What service will be used mostly for fee correction for a small fee?
freight factoring
How does low carrier supply and high shipper demand influence shipping rates?
leads to price increases
The length of box trucks range between what TWO numbers?
10 ft. to 28 ft.