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Quiz about Trucking
Quiz about Trucking

Trucking Trivia Quiz


I work in transportation. My loss, your gain. See if you know these U.S.A. (but also international) trucking industry terms. To my Brit friends, if I said "I drive a lorry", my female friend Laurie might drive a truck over me!

A multiple-choice quiz by njbruce. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
njbruce
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
127,789
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1528
Last 3 plays: ozzz2002 (7/10), a_d_p (7/10), 1995Tarpon (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. A lumper is: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Intermodal refers to: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. A reefer unit is: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An RGN is: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A lot lizard is: Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. An Over-The-Road Driver (not regional or city), one who goes from one state to another, is usually paid: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. If you have to deliver a flatbed load where there is no unloading dock and funds or location will not justify a crane unload, what would be an avenue to pursue? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Standard length of all dry van trailers in U.S. road transport is: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A popular current communications tool used by companies to contact or locate their drivers on the road with a load is: Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these is one of the major costs included in the goods you buy at any store near your home? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A lumper is:

Answer: Someone who unloads a truck for a fee

I imagine an industry magazine called "Lumper's Weekly" with a fold out picture of a different box each issue...
2. Intermodal refers to:

Answer: Method of shipping involving more that one form of tranport (air, rail, truck)

Multiple ways to lose the shipment in one shot!
3. A reefer unit is:

Answer: A temperature controlled truck trailer.

Don't bogart that truck, my friend. Pass it over to me.
4. An RGN is:

Answer: A removable gooseneck trailer

These trailers are what you see on the road hauling the big stuff around. The bed is usually very low to accomodate the height of the shipment.
5. A lot lizard is:

Answer: A lady of the night at truck stops.

I did not say lady of mercy. Watch the wallet disappear before your very eyes....
6. An Over-The-Road Driver (not regional or city), one who goes from one state to another, is usually paid:

Answer: By the mile.

Shippers and receivers: this is why there are charges for what is
known as "detention". The driver earns no money when waiting to load or unload. The more time it takes, the more the driver is losing money. Thought you might want to know that.
7. If you have to deliver a flatbed load where there is no unloading dock and funds or location will not justify a crane unload, what would be an avenue to pursue?

Answer: Pre-arrange to hire a local rollback wrecker to transload and unload on site.

Those new "tow trucks" around town, the ones that pull your car onto a
small flatbed with a winch, have other uses you know....
8. Standard length of all dry van trailers in U.S. road transport is:

Answer: All listed

Even though its a standard length, 57 ft. trailers can only operate in certain states. When planning a load with one of these high capacity trailers, one must determine if the necessary route will cause the the truck to travel along an unprofitable itinerary.
9. A popular current communications tool used by companies to contact or locate their drivers on the road with a load is:

Answer: Qualcomm

A large portion of bigger companies use this technology. No endorsement. Just observation here.
10. Which of these is one of the major costs included in the goods you buy at any store near your home?

Answer: The transportation cost on any given day including a fuel surcharge if necessary.

That tiny kumquat you buy has a history of traveling to you. You will
be paying airfare, truckfare (cabfare if kumquats are in demand), and
all add-ons dictated by your elected officials....Caveat Emptor.
Source: Author njbruce

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