Ds Training Quiz 4 (Reefer) V012013

1. Every time we talk to a driver for a reefer load, what do we need to ask/confirm?

Driver's phone number

The driver's tire pressue

Trailer Temperature

ETA to the consignee

When talking to a driver for a reefer load, it is important to ask and confirm the trailer temperature. This is crucial because reefer loads require specific temperature-controlled environments to ensure the safety and quality of the goods being transported. By confirming the trailer temperature, we can ensure that the necessary temperature requirements are being met and that the cargo will reach its destination in the desired condition.

Explanation

When talking to a driver for a reefer load, it is important to ask and confirm the trailer temperature. This is crucial because reefer loads require specific temperature-controlled environments to ensure the safety and quality of the goods being transported. By confirming the trailer temperature, we can ensure that the necessary temperature requirements are being met and that the cargo will reach its destination in the desired condition.

2. What does Pre-Cooling mean?

Defrosting the trailer

Putting trailer temp to -10 before dispatching

Preparing to turn the reefer unit on

Having the trailer at the temperature listed in BAZOOKA before arriving at the shipper.

Pre-cooling refers to the process of ensuring that the trailer is at the temperature specified in BAZOOKA (a system used for managing and tracking temperature-controlled shipments) before it arrives at the shipper. This is done to ensure that the trailer is properly cooled and ready for the transportation of goods at the desired temperature. It helps in maintaining the quality and integrity of the cargo during transit.

Explanation

Pre-cooling refers to the process of ensuring that the trailer is at the temperature specified in BAZOOKA (a system used for managing and tracking temperature-controlled shipments) before it arrives at the shipper. This is done to ensure that the trailer is properly cooled and ready for the transportation of goods at the desired temperature. It helps in maintaining the quality and integrity of the cargo during transit.

3. What does a driver need to be able to do before the trailer is sealed?

Inspect the trailer. If the shipper does not allow this, the driver must contact coyote to inform us.

Talk to the shipper

Call Coyote with the actual weight of the shipment

Call his/her dispatcher

Before the trailer is sealed, a driver needs to be able to inspect the trailer. If the shipper does not allow the inspection, the driver must contact Coyote to inform them.

Explanation

Before the trailer is sealed, a driver needs to be able to inspect the trailer. If the shipper does not allow the inspection, the driver must contact Coyote to inform them.

4. If a seal is broken in transit by law enforcement, what does the driver need to obtain?

A warrant

Written documentation from law enforcement explaining why.

A picture of the officer breaking the seal

Reefer temp before seal was broken

If a seal is broken in transit by law enforcement, the driver needs to obtain written documentation from law enforcement explaining why. This documentation serves as proof that the seal was broken by law enforcement and provides an explanation for the incident. It is important for the driver to have this documentation to avoid any legal issues or misunderstandings regarding the broken seal during transit.

Explanation

If a seal is broken in transit by law enforcement, the driver needs to obtain written documentation from law enforcement explaining why. This documentation serves as proof that the seal was broken by law enforcement and provides an explanation for the incident. It is important for the driver to have this documentation to avoid any legal issues or misunderstandings regarding the broken seal during transit.

5. Reefer trailers only haul frozen product

True

False

False- Reefers can haul dry goods as well.

Explanation

False- Reefers can haul dry goods as well.

6. Select the three items the BOL needs to include for all reefer loads once the driver is loaded.

Consignee Phone number

Temperature

Shipper signature

Seal number

The driver may not leave the shipper until he has obtained this information. If the shipper refuses to provide this, the driver must contact coyote immediately.

Explanation

The driver may not leave the shipper until he has obtained this information. If the shipper refuses to provide this, the driver must contact coyote immediately.

Submit

7. What information does the driver need to provide (to Coyote) when he arrives at the shipper? (select all that apply)

Weight/ piece count

Current temperature

Name of person at shipper who confirmed temp

When the driver arrives at the shipper, he needs to provide the current temperature and the name of the person at the shipper who confirmed the temperature. This information is important for the shipper to ensure that the goods are being transported under the appropriate temperature conditions and that the temperature has been verified by a responsible person. The weight/piece count of the goods is not mentioned as a requirement for the driver to provide in this scenario.

Explanation

When the driver arrives at the shipper, he needs to provide the current temperature and the name of the person at the shipper who confirmed the temperature. This information is important for the shipper to ensure that the goods are being transported under the appropriate temperature conditions and that the temperature has been verified by a responsible person. The weight/piece count of the goods is not mentioned as a requirement for the driver to provide in this scenario.

Submit

8. What type of trailer is required when we are dispatching a driver for a reefer load? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Clean, dry and no holes

Wood floors

Food grade

High cubed

When dispatching a driver for a reefer load, it is important to use a trailer that is clean, dry, and free of holes. This ensures that the temperature-controlled cargo remains protected and undamaged during transportation. Additionally, using a food-grade trailer is necessary when transporting perishable goods that require specific sanitary conditions. Therefore, the correct answers for this question are "Clean, dry and no holes" and "Food grade."

Explanation

When dispatching a driver for a reefer load, it is important to use a trailer that is clean, dry, and free of holes. This ensures that the temperature-controlled cargo remains protected and undamaged during transportation. Additionally, using a food-grade trailer is necessary when transporting perishable goods that require specific sanitary conditions. Therefore, the correct answers for this question are "Clean, dry and no holes" and "Food grade."

Submit

9. A driver who has not pre-cooled their trailer prior to arrival at the shipper is at risk for incurring late-fees.

True

False

Some facilities charge a late fee if a trailer is not pre-cooled to the required temp

Explanation

Some facilities charge a late fee if a trailer is not pre-cooled to the required temp

10. Freeze Protect refers to the process of protecting a load from cold damage

True

False

a driver can protect a load by doing the following- Activating a trailers heater, Covering the product in blankets, Idling the truck (if parked overnight).

Explanation

a driver can protect a load by doing the following- Activating a trailers heater, Covering the product in blankets, Idling the truck (if parked overnight).

11. What does Pulping refer to?

Compressing the product to allow for more space on the trailer

Using a pocket thermometer to verify the product temperature while it is being loaded onto a reefer trailer

Activating heaters to protect the load from freezing

Straining excess pulp from orange juice concentrate

Pulping refers to the process of using a pocket thermometer to check the temperature of the product while it is being loaded onto a reefer trailer. This is important to ensure that the product is being stored and transported at the correct temperature to maintain its quality and safety. It helps to prevent spoilage or freezing of the product during transportation.

Explanation

Pulping refers to the process of using a pocket thermometer to check the temperature of the product while it is being loaded onto a reefer trailer. This is important to ensure that the product is being stored and transported at the correct temperature to maintain its quality and safety. It helps to prevent spoilage or freezing of the product during transportation.