Transportation Modes Quiz

What is the function of transportation in an organization?

• To ensure service is provided effectively

• To maximize the value through price negotiations

• To satisfy customers’ needs

• All of the above

Which mode of transportation is the most flexible and carries over 80% of U.S. freight?

• Air

• Truck

• Rail

• Water

What is the primary advantage of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation?

• Cost effective

• Faster than Full-Truckload (FTL)

• Ideal for high risk or delicate freight shipments

• Fewer options available

What is the main disadvantage of Full-Truckload (FTL) transportation?

• Increased risk of theft or damage

• Ideal for high risk or delicate freight shipments

• Fewer options available

• Costs more than LTL

Which mode of transportation is generally the fastest but also the most expensive?

• Truck

• Rail

• Pipeline

• Air

What is the primary advantage of Pipeline transportation?

• Capability

• Accessibility

• Lowest per-unit cost

• Reliability

Which mode of transportation has the most capability to handle different kinds of freight?

• Pipeline

• Truck

• Rail

• Air

What is the primary advantage of Intermodal transportation?

• Reliability

• Low cost

• Flexibility

• High speed

What is the most common form of intermodal transportation?

• Rail and Water Carriers

• Rail and Motor Carriers

• Truck and Air Carriers

• Roll-On/Roll-Off Ship

What is the main purpose of Roll-On/Roll-Off Ship in intermodal transportation?

• To transport goods that fill up a full truck

• To allow trucks to be driven directly on and off the ship

• To offer point-to-point pickup and delivery service

• To provide flexibility and speed