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What is the main benefit of partial shipments?
What is the main benefit of partial shipments?
- Suitable for shipments over 25,000 lbs
- Nationwide coverage for delivery
- Dedicated trailers for each shipment
- Lower cost compared to FTL shipments (correct)
How many pallets or pounds are typically involved in a Partial Shipment?
How many pallets or pounds are typically involved in a Partial Shipment?
- 1-6 pallets OR 150-10,000 lbs (correct)
- Over 25 pallets OR over 60,000 lbs
- 7-12 pallets OR 20,000-30,000 lbs
- 13-18 pallets OR 40,000-50,000 lbs
What is the primary difference between FTL and LTL drivers?
What is the primary difference between FTL and LTL drivers?
- FTL drivers are regionalized with multiple stops, LTL drivers go everywhere nationwide (correct)
- FTL drivers handle shipments over 25,000 lbs, LTL drivers handle shipments under 10,000 lbs
- FTL drivers transport 1-6 pallets, LTL drivers transport 6-22 pallets
- FTL drivers require a constructed network, LTL drivers have dedicated trailers
Under what circumstances is Partial Truckload shipping an alternative option?
Under what circumstances is Partial Truckload shipping an alternative option?
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What is the main benefit of Volume LTL?
What is the main benefit of Volume LTL?
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What is an example of information needed to run a Partial Shipment?
What is an example of information needed to run a Partial Shipment?
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What is the primary characteristic of Volume LTL pricing?
What is the primary characteristic of Volume LTL pricing?
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What constitutes a Partial Shipment?
What constitutes a Partial Shipment?
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What is the primary difference between Volume LTL and Partial Shipment?
What is the primary difference between Volume LTL and Partial Shipment?
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What determines the amount of space a shipment takes in a Dry Van?
What determines the amount of space a shipment takes in a Dry Van?
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When does a Partial Shipment typically require freight to be taken off the trailer and put back on?
When does a Partial Shipment typically require freight to be taken off the trailer and put back on?
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