COLD CALLING 101
Who is the Gatekeeper?
receptionist who will try to get you off the phone most of the time, be their best friend!
What does LTL stand for?
Less than Truckload
What is the MAX weight for Dry Van?
45,000 lbs dry van
Who is our CEO?
Rob Bowman
What does 3PL stand for?
Third Party Logistics
Who is the DM?
Decision Maker
What is an accessorial?
additional services needed for pickup and/or delivery IN LTL TRANSPORT
Common Accessorials:
Residential delivery
Delivery Appt.
Liftgate
Limited Access
What is the difference between partial and volume?
Partial load only partially uses the available freight space on a dedicated truckload carriers truck
Volume only partially uses the available freight space on a LTL carriers truck (such as Estes, Fed Ex, Saia, Central Transport, etc)
Who's Birthday is in June?
Jacob
Max Weight on a reefer
43,000 lbs
What is, track shipments down to the latest events, check customs statuses, view invoices and documents, check cargo details
Global Vision
T/F: LTL carrier's operate on a hub and spoke model
TRUE! Operates on a hub and spoke model where local terminals are the spokes and larger central terminals are the hubs or distribution centers.
Which of the below is NOT an example of an expedited truck commodity?
A. Medical Devices
B. Electronics
C. Recycled Water Bottles
D. High Value Cargo
C. Recycled Water Bottles
Name three project services RL Global provides
Customs Brokerage
Reverse Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Trade Show Logistics
Warehousing
White Glove
Max weight on a dryvan
45,000 lbs
What number should you give your customer for after hours?
877-510-9133
What are standard pallet dimensions?
48x48x48 in OR 48x40x48
How many standard pallets can fit into a dry van?
26 standard pallets (non-stack)
RL Global was founded in what year
2015
T/F: Expedited carriers can travel 1000+ miles in 24 hours
True! Huge benefit of expedited.
What is R+L Global Terms
Net 15
Which of the below is NOT a good fit for LTL?
A. 19 pallets, 38,000lbs
B. 2 pallets, 2000 lbs
C. 8 pallets, 6500 lbs
A. 19 pallets, 38,000lbs ---this would not be an LTL, it would be a FTL!
What are two examples of different types of flatbed trucks?
Stepdeck, Lowboy, hotshot, or Conestoga
How much in REVENUE did Priority1 produce last year (2022)?
A. $1 BILLION
B. $981 MILLION
C. $1.5 BILLION
A. $1 BILLION
Max flatbed weight
48,000 lbs