Freight Brokerage: Logistics Quiz!

COD stands for Cash on Delivery. It is a payment method where the customer pays for a product or service at the time of delivery, rather than in advance. This allows customers to inspect the item before making the payment, ensuring satisfaction and reducing the risk of fraud. COD is commonly used in e-commerce and is popular among customers who prefer not to make online payments or do not have access to online payment methods.

The correct answer is "The estimated time that the vehicle will arrive." ETA stands for Estimated Time of Arrival, which refers to the approximate time when a vehicle is expected to reach its destination. It is commonly used in transportation and logistics to provide an estimated arrival time to customers or recipients.

Yes, there are tons of customers who need cars shipped along with dealers and wholesalers that need cars to be transported as well. Social Media is a great tool, to generate leads

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A dispatcher in the trucking industry is responsible for scheduling drivers to make deliveries and pick up packages or shipments from customers. They also review drivers' logs and maintain various records, such as dispatched calls, vehicle repair, freight bills, and arrival times.

The correct answer is "When the customer has agreed to allow the company to transport." This is because dispatching vehicles to the carrier can only be done when the customer has given their consent for the company to transport their goods. Without the customer's agreement, the company cannot proceed with dispatching vehicles.

Gate Passes are the ticket to a carrier getting the vehicle. They are given by auctions.

The customer needs to provide the type, make, and model of the vehicle, as well as the origin state and zip code, and the destination state and zip code in order to receive a quote.

As the freight agent, it is important to mention payment at the beginning of the process to ensure transparency and avoid any misunderstandings or disputes later on. By discussing payment upfront, both parties can agree on the terms and conditions, including the payment method, amount, and any additional fees or charges. This helps establish a clear understanding between the freight agent and the customer, promoting a smooth and efficient process.

This is when the route for a shipment changes during the shipment due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather or traffic situations.

Yes anyone can ship a car. No matter where your car is coming from, where it is headed or its condition, OJ LOGISTICS is here to help. Call our experts at (877) 991-8184 to get your free, no-obligation quote today or fill out our online quote request.

We never promise anything to anyone shipping a car. We inform anyone that is shipping a vehicle that we are going to do our best to get the job done.

The cent per mile can be calculated by dividing the total charge of $1,060 by the distance of 1200 miles. This gives us a result of $0.88 per mile.

The carrier is receiving $400 to transport the vehicle for a total mileage of 665 miles. To calculate the carrier's rate per mile, we divide the total payment by the total mileage: $400 / 665 miles = $0.60 per mile.

All we will need is the vehicle and the keys

Yes, we can ship vehicles that are in non-running/inoperable condition. When inoperable cars are shipped, a special auto carrier is required that makes use of a winch which is connected to your car and slowly and safely pulls your vehicle onto the carrier. There is an additional fee for inoperable vehicles because of the special equipment and extra work involved with securing the vehicle onto the transporter. You can choose the inoperable option when booking form or inform your shipping agent if you make your reservation by phone so that the proper arrangements can be made to accomodate a non-running vehicle.

The correct answer explains that the pick-up times are determined by the customer's choice between two options: Flexible and Urgent. This means that the customer has the flexibility to decide when they want the pick-up to occur based on their own preferences and needs.

Freight brokers act as intermediaries between shippers (those who need to transport goods) and carriers (trucking companies or independent truck drivers). They do not own or operate their own trucks. Their primary role is to match available trucks with loads, negotiate rates, handle paperwork, and track shipments to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

The term "Exception" refers to the process in which the vehicle has to be examined by the carrier at the terminal. This suggests that there is a specific procedure or protocol in place for checking the vehicle's condition or verifying its compliance with certain standards before it can proceed further. This process is likely to involve an inspection or assessment by the carrier to ensure that the vehicle meets the necessary requirements.

We are not freight forwarders, we are freight brokers. So they're for we cannot transport any luggage in the vehicles. Some companies offer luggage shipping along with the vehicle but we don't. 

If a customer is looking to transport their vehicle quickly we can definitely do it. But the amount of days it will be based off the distance that the vehicle will be going.

Customers may book their vehicle with more than one auto transportation company to ensure their vehicle gets transported. Always ensure that this never happens on there end. To prevent problems on our end.

The rate charged to the customer is 1924. This can be calculated by multiplying the distance from Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY by the rate per mile. Since the question does not provide the exact distance, we cannot determine the rate accurately.

The correct answer is 1-2 Days because it is not specified how the vehicle is being transported. If the vehicle is being transported by a fast means such as an airplane or a high-speed train, it could potentially be transported within a day. However, if the vehicle is being transported by a slower means such as a truck or a ship, it may take closer to two days to cover the 300-mile distance.

The correct answer explains that the transit time for the shipment is mostly determined by the distance between the pickup and delivery locations. It states that every five hundred miles will add one day to the transit time. Therefore, for a 1,000 mile transport, the estimated transit time would be 2-3 days. This answer provides a clear and logical explanation of how the delivery time is calculated based on the mileage.

The term used in the car shipment process that defines the latest time for a vehicle to be delivered to its destination.

Yes indeed they're the same. In order to be an auto broker, you must become a freight broker. Once you become a freight broker you can ship anything you see fit besides house hold goods. Only a freight-forwarder can do that.

CO-LOADING refers to the practice of shipping multiple vehicles by a single person. This means that one individual is responsible for shipping multiple vehicles at the same time.

This is the person who consigns the freight to the motor carrier, he could be the shipper, but may not be. He sets the terms for payment of the motor carrier such as “Section 7”. Motor carriers and consignors may create binding Bill of Lading.

Top Load Service : Top load service is when your car is placed on the higher deck or level of an open auto transport trailer. This is considered to be preferable to the bottom load because the cars on the lower deck are at risk of possibly having fluid, and liquids from the cars above leak on them.