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Freight Dispatcher Practice Test

Check what you know about the freight dispatcher job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on freight dispatcher knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Deadhead miles are:
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Answer: Empty miles. Deadhead means driving empty.

Question 2 of 15A rate confirmation:
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Answer: Confirms load details and rate. It documents the agreement.

Question 3 of 15Detention is:
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Answer: Waiting beyond free time at a facility. Detention compensates waiting time.

Question 4 of 15When a truck breaks down, first:
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Answer: Make sure the driver is safe. Safety first.

Question 5 of 15A TMS is used to:
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Answer: Manage transportation operations. It manages loads and fleets.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A company that arranges freight between shippers and carriers.”
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Answer: Broker. Broker: A company that arranges freight between shippers and carriers.

Question 7 of 15What does “Deadhead” mean?
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Answer: Miles driven empty.. Deadhead: Miles driven empty.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A document confirming a load’s rate and details.”
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Answer: Rate confirmation. Rate confirmation: A document confirming a load’s rate and details.

Question 9 of 15What does “Appointment” mean?
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Answer: Scheduled pickup or delivery time.. Appointment: Scheduled pickup or delivery time.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An online marketplace for freight loads.”
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Answer: Load board. Load board: An online marketplace for freight loads.

Question 11 of 15What does “Owner-operator” mean?
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Answer: A driver who owns their truck.. Owner-operator: A driver who owns their truck.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A refrigerated trailer.”
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Answer: Reefer. Reefer: A refrigerated trailer.

Question 13 of 15What does “POD” mean?
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Answer: Proof of delivery.. POD: Proof of delivery.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A worker hired to unload freight.”
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Answer: Lumper. Lumper: A worker hired to unload freight.

Question 15 of 15What does “ETA” mean?
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Answer: Estimated time of arrival.. ETA: Estimated time of arrival.

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