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Trucking Trivia Quiz

I work in transportation. My loss, your gain. See if you know these U.S.A. (but also international) trucking industry terms. To my Brit friends, if I said "I drive a lorry", my female friend Laurie might drive a truck over me!

A multiple-choice quiz by njbruce. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
njbruce

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,789

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. A lumper is: Hint

A bad tire with a bubble on the side

Someone who unloads a truck for a fee

A packer of goods to be shipped

A scheduler of truck arrivals to load at a plant

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Question 2 of 10

2. Intermodal refers to: Hint

Method of shipping involving more that one form of tranport (air, rail, truck)

Shipments from one area of the country to another via hub

Many shipments from different shippers in one container,

Status of shipment in transit (a. k. a. en route)

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Question 3 of 10

3. A reefer unit is: Hint

Industry recruiters who refer drivers to job openings

A tobacco distribution center.

A temperature controlled truck trailer.

A highway watchdog police assembly.

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Question 4 of 10

4. An RGN is: Hint

A Richard G. Nixon (no relation) Company truck.

A removable gooseneck trailer

A "rig not engaged" or a truck that does not yet have an assignment

A region of operation (i.e. southeast, midwest, California only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. A lot lizard is: Hint

A relatively new loading device at bulk shipping locations.

A small truck at shipping locations that moves trailers quickly to and from the dock.

A lady of the night at truck stops.

The gate guard at any shipping or receiving location.

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Question 6 of 10

6. An Over-The-Road Driver (not regional or city), one who goes from one state to another, is usually paid: Hint

By promptness to delivery.

By the hour.

By the mile.

By the destination.

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you have to deliver a flatbed load where there is no unloading dock and funds or location will not justify a crane unload, what would be an avenue to pursue? Hint

Pre-arrange to hire a local rollback wrecker to transload and unload on site.

Settle on payment agreement with local ramp provider and make sure to deliver on time.

Deliver on time. Negotiate with municipal ramp provider upon delivery.,

Get the load picked up ASAP and tell the customer that everythings's OK (you'll take care of delivery details)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Standard length of all dry van trailers in U.S. road transport is: Hint

48 ft.

57 ft.

53 ft.

All listed

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Question 9 of 10

9. A popular current communications tool used by companies to contact or locate their drivers on the road with a load is: Hint

Trucksearch

Qualcomm

Roadhorse

Drivernet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is one of the major costs included in the goods you buy at any store near your home? Hint

Dimension permits.

State taxes on goods in transit with ultimate out of state destination.

The transportation cost on any given day including a fuel surcharge if necessary.

Territorial entrance or "Transferral" fees.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A lumper is:

Answer: Someone who unloads a truck for a fee

I imagine an industry magazine called "Lumper's Weekly" with a fold out picture of a different box each issue...

2. Intermodal refers to:

Answer: Method of shipping involving more that one form of tranport (air, rail, truck)

Multiple ways to lose the shipment in one shot!

3. A reefer unit is:

Answer: A temperature controlled truck trailer.

Don't bogart that truck, my friend. Pass it over to me.

4. An RGN is:

Answer: A removable gooseneck trailer

These trailers are what you see on the road hauling the big stuff around. The bed is usually very low to accomodate the height of the shipment.

5. A lot lizard is:

Answer: A lady of the night at truck stops.

I did not say lady of mercy. Watch the wallet disappear before your very eyes....

6. An Over-The-Road Driver (not regional or city), one who goes from one state to another, is usually paid:

Answer: By the mile.

Shippers and receivers: this is why there are charges for what is
known as "detention". The driver earns no money when waiting to load or unload. The more time it takes, the more the driver is losing money. Thought you might want to know that.

7. If you have to deliver a flatbed load where there is no unloading dock and funds or location will not justify a crane unload, what would be an avenue to pursue?

Answer: Pre-arrange to hire a local rollback wrecker to transload and unload on site.

Those new "tow trucks" around town, the ones that pull your car onto a
small flatbed with a winch, have other uses you know....

8. Standard length of all dry van trailers in U.S. road transport is:

Answer: All listed

Even though its a standard length, 57 ft. trailers can only operate in certain states. When planning a load with one of these high capacity trailers, one must determine if the necessary route will cause the the truck to travel along an unprofitable itinerary.

9. A popular current communications tool used by companies to contact or locate their drivers on the road with a load is:

Answer: Qualcomm

A large portion of bigger companies use this technology. No endorsement. Just observation here.

10. Which of these is one of the major costs included in the goods you buy at any store near your home?

Answer: The transportation cost on any given day including a fuel surcharge if necessary.

That tiny kumquat you buy has a history of traveling to you. You will
be paying airfare, truckfare (cabfare if kumquats are in demand), and
all add-ons dictated by your elected officials....Caveat Emptor.

Source: Author njbruce

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