Question 1

The predominant commodity moved by barge transportation is ___________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

___________ have a level of market concentration and dominance that is not found in the other modes.

Accepted Answer

Railroads have a level of market concentration and dominance that is not found in the other modes because they are a natural monopoly. This means that it is more efficient for a single company to provide rail service in a given area than it is for multiple companies to compete. This is because railroads require a large amount of capital investment to build and maintain, and it is difficult for new companies to enter the market. As a result, railroads have a high level of market concentration and dominance.

Question 3

Railroads tend to transport ___________,___________ shipments.

Accepted Answer

Railroads are more economical for transporting lower-value, higher-volume shipments over long distances due to their capacity and cost efficiency.

Question 4

Freight forwarders ___________.

Accepted Answer

Freight forwarders consolidate the shipments of several shippers to achieve better freight rates and optimize shipping efficiency.

Question 5

A ___________ raises or lowers barges so that they can meet the river's level as they move upstream or downstream.

Accepted Answer

A lock is a device used in waterways to raise or lower boats, ships, and barges, allowing them to overcome steps in the water level.

Question 6

___________ transportation occurs when two or more modes work closely together in an attempt to utilize the advantages of each mode while at the same time minimizing their disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Intermodal transportation involves the use of two or more different modes of transportation in a single journey, combining their strengths and mitigating their weaknesses.

Question 7

Shippers' associations ___________.

Accepted Answer

Shippers' associations function in a manner similar to freight forwarders by organizing and facilitating the transportation of goods for multiple shippers, helping them to achieve better rates and efficiency in shipping, much like freight forwarders do.

Question 8

Inland waterways in the United States are dredged to a depth of ___________ feet,which tends to be the minimum depth required for most barges.

Accepted Answer

Inland waterways in the United States are typically dredged to a depth of 9 feet, which is considered the minimum depth required to accommodate most barges efficiently. This standard ensures that the waterways are navigable for the bulk of barge traffic, facilitating transportation and commerce.

Question 9

A transportation broker ___________.

Accepted Answer

A transportation broker matches shippers with carriers to transport freight, acting as an intermediary to facilitate the shipping process. They do not deal exclusively with agricultural products, are not the same as freight forwarders (who take more responsibility for the cargo), and their origin is not limited to being spun off from carriers or consulting firms.

Question 10

With respect to U.S.economic regulation,the ___________ has primary responsibility for resolving railroad rate and service disputes,reviewing potential rail mergers,and some jurisdiction over motor carriers,domestic water transportation,and pipelines.

Accepted Answer

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is the federal agency responsible for the economic regulation of various modes of surface transportation, primarily freight rail. It has the authority to resolve railroad rate and service disputes, review rail mergers, and oversee certain aspects of motor carriers, domestic water transportation, and pipelines. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) used to perform these functions but was abolished in 1995, and its remaining functions were transferred to the STB.

Question 11

Which mode is not the "best" or "worst" on any of the six attributes (e.g.,capability,flexibility,etc.)that were used to compare transport modes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Firms that specialize in carrying packages that weigh up to 150 pounds are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

Parcel carriers specialize in shipping packages that typically weigh up to 150 pounds, offering services tailored to small, individual shipments.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a legal classification of carriers?

Accepted Answer

Third-party transportation is not a legal classification of carriers. Legal classifications include exempt, contract, and private carriers, each with specific regulatory guidelines and operational definitions. Third-party transportation refers to companies that offer logistic services but do not fit into the legal classification of carriers.

Question 14

What is the largest transportation company by revenues in the United States?

Accepted Answer

United Parcel Service (UPS) is the largest transportation company by revenues in the United States, primarily due to its extensive logistics and package delivery operations.

Question 15

Common carriers of transportation have ___________ obligations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

The U.S.________ is the federal government body with primary responsibility for transportation safety regulation.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is the federal government body primarily responsible for overseeing and regulating transportation safety across various modes of transportation in the United States.

Question 17

Private transportation is most prevalent in the ___________ industry.

Accepted Answer

The trucking industry predominantly uses private transportation, as businesses and individuals often own and operate their own vehicles for the transport of goods over roads, offering flexibility and convenience not typically found in other modes of transportation.

Question 18

What container size is often used to rank water ports and measure containership capacity?

Accepted Answer

The 20-foot container, also known as a Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU), is the standard measure used to rank water ports and measure containership capacity.

Question 19

The primary advantage to land bridge service is ___________.

Accepted Answer

Land bridge service, which involves transporting goods over land from one seaport to another as part of intermodal freight transport, primarily offers reduced transit times compared to purely oceanic shipping.

Question 20

In the United States,commercial airline pilots must retire at age ___________.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that commercial airline pilots must retire at the age of 65.

Quiz 12: Transportation