SCMN Transport Test Questions and Answers All Correct
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SCMN Transport
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SCMN Transport
SCMN Transport Test Questions and Answers All Correct
What are oil pipelines used for movement of products from storage? - Answer-truck lines
what major factor is the main determinant in air cargo pricing? - Answer-weight
which mode of transportation has costs that come closest to pipeline ...
SCMN Transport Test Questions
and Answers All Correct
What are oil pipelines used for movement of products from storage? - Answer-truck
lines
what major factor is the main determinant in air cargo pricing? - Answer-weight
which mode of transportation has costs that come closest to pipeline costs? - Answer-
water
which is a significant factor allowing the pipelines - Answer-large pipeline diameter
pipelines account for 20% of the total intercity tonnage shipped in the US, however their
revenues are only 4% of the total intercity transportation. Why is this? - Answer-low
rates
The pipelines provide their own rights of way, the pipelines, pay property taxes and
provide for the operative maintenance of their transportation networks. This contribution
is the high proportion of what? - Answer-fixed costs
federal highway trust fund pays for what percentage of construction costs of interstate
system? - Answer-90%
what major advantage is offered by pipelines? - Answer-low rates
different grades of crude oil are in the pipelines due to what technique? - Answer-
batching pig
which commodity accounted for the most weight in 2007? - Answer-coal
which segment of the motor carrier industry has experienced increased concentration? -
Answer-LTL
what are the general service characteristic of motor carriers? - Answer-accessibility,
speed, reliability, frequency, lower damage rates
the cost structure of motor carriers is dominated by what type of costs? - Answer-
variable costs
, LTL carriers have economies of scale due to what? - Answer-investment in terminals
what current issues face the motor carrier industry? - Answer-safety, substance abuse,
technology, undercharge claims, state regulation
What was the effect of deregulation on rail carriers? - Answer-they can respond more
quickly to market pressures from other modes
what current issues face the rail industry? - Answer-substance abuse, energy,
technology, small railroads, local drayage
What initially influenced growth of the airline industry? - Answer-government interest
and policy
deregulation of airlines had what effect on number of carriers? - Answer-initial increase,
then decrease, followed by increase
The trend in air freight service is expected to continue, is it growing or shrinking? -
Answer-growing
what is the major advantage of airlines for both passengers and freight? - Answer-
speed
pros of airlines include reliability and consistency, what is the major con? - Answer-
limited accessability
the cost structure of airlines is highly______. - Answer-variable
What are the main cost factors of airlines? - Answer-fuel and labor
Do economies of scale exist in the airline industry? - Answer-yes
Water carriers have what type of cost structure? - Answer-high variable and low fixed
costs
joint ownership of pipelines is prevalent because of what? - Answer-large of capital
necessary for construction
What is a private carrier? - Answer-only carries for the company that owns it
2006 railroads carried what percentage of inner city ton-miles? - Answer-43%
There is a relatively small amount of capital required to enter the...? - Answer-Truckload
industry
Which agency in the DOT governs specifications of trucks such as number of lights,
tires and other operating parts? - Answer-Federal motor carrier safety administration
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