A shipping supervisor updates a list showing which trailer arrives at which door and what jobs are highest priority. What document is this?

Why is a dispatch list updated at least daily or at shift changes?

Which item is typically included on a dispatch list?

An unscheduled vehicle arrives needing service, but all doors are occupied. According to the chapter, what normally happens?

What is the main purpose of a shipping manifest?

Which information is commonly included on a manifest?

What is the most basic and rarely used manifest type described in the chapter?

How does a two-part label manifest work?

Which carriers most commonly use hand-held bar code manifesting?

Why must shipments be weighed before transport?

A package weight on the scale does not match the weight marked on the container. What should happen next?

What is a shipping order?

What document is issued by the carrier to request payment for services?

Which document signed by the customer serves as proof of delivery?

Why should damage be noted on the delivery receipt?

What does a bill of lading acknowledge?

A shipment will move by two or more different modes under one shipping document. Which document is referenced in the chapter?

Routes can be chosen manually or by advanced computer systems. What is the goal of routing?

Which routing factor is specifically mentioned in the chapter?

A transportation planner must consider road closures and multiple stops on a multi-day trip. Which process is this?

Why is cargo tracking within the yard important?

Which chapter topic deals with cargo movement after it leaves the yard?

What is a key benefit of accurate shipping documentation?

A clerk checks items off a pick ticket as they are packed and loaded. Which shipping document includes that information?

What is dispatching in shipping operations?