YARD MARSHAL NEW HIRE EXAM

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YARD MARSHAL NEW HIRE EXAM

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Question 1: Where is the standup board?

Answer:

On the opposite side of the Yard Flow Board

Question 2: Which tool do you use to track loads?

Answer:

FMC Question 3: While executing a Yard Audit after dark, you realize your flashlight has stopped working. Your role is walking behind the trailers, ensuring they are either physically empty or full. What action you should take?

Answer:

Notify your partner and walk together to the nearest location to obtain an operational flashlight.Question 4: True or False: Flex drivers rate each station on their customer service?

Answer:

True

Question 5: True or False: if the vehicle/trailer is dock lock engaged, you have to go outside

Answer:

False

Question 6: Why do you need this information?

Answer:

So that you can plan how long it will take to unload or reload. This helps you strategize when the empty will be available to either be taken away or filled with carts or outbound packages. It will also help you to know exactly what to communicate to the driver.

Question 7: What is Rabbit?

Answer:

Rabbit is an App that the delivery drivers use during dispatch and delivery to show them where to go and what to deliver to each customer

Question 8: What is the main role of the Yard Marshal during Dispatch?

Answer:

To maintain a SAFE yard environment

Question 9: During TDR, what kind of vest do you have to wear?

Answer:

Class 2

Question 10: What is Flex?

Answer:

Flex is a dispatch method that uses individuals that act as independent contractors to deliver packages to the final customer. They almost always drive their own cars.Question 11: True or False: You can perform yard activities in the rain, as long as there has been no local lightning reported within the last 30 minutes.

Answer:

True

Question 12: What should you be aware of when you are checking in a driver?

Answer:

The load plan and driver status - if the driver should be arriving and departing with a full/empty/bobtail as well as if the driver will be doing a drop & hook or a live unload

Question 13: How often are we currently performing standup meetings?

Answer:

Once per shift

Question 14: Why is load tracking important?

Answer:

It is important to always to be aware of what is coming and going from the yard so you can plan for sort AND it is important to always be aware of what is coming and going from the yard so you can mitigate any issues that arise Question 15: True or False: Anyone can be a TDR spotter

Answer:

False

Question 16: Do you need the Bill of Lading for TDR?

Answer:

No

Question 17: What does OTR and UTR stand for?

Answer:

Over the Road and Under the Roof

Question 18: What are the four types of Flex dispatch?

Answer:

• Regular Flex (part of Cycle 2 dispatch);
• Same Day (always by itself - no DSPs);
• Adhoc (this is to address a defect - we have to call in an adhoc delivery);
• RTS (anything returned to station)

Question 19: What is VPM and why is it important to avoid?

Answer:

Virtual/physical mismatch. This is when what is shown on the computer does not match what is actually in your yard in real life.Question 20: In what vehicles do the packages travel to the final customer's house?

Answer:

Cars and Vans

Question 21: What is Dispatch

Answer:

Dispatch is the process that begins the "Final Mile" for the customer package - the road traveled between the Delivery Station and the Customer's residence or business Question 22: True or False: You have to visually confirm every trailer or vehicle in the yard.

Answer:

True

Question 23: What is a "Bobtail"?

Answer:

When a tractor arrives or departs with no trailer attached.Question 24: What Personal Protective Equipment is needed when going outside and it is high winds?

Answer:

Class 2 safety vest and Safety glasses Question 25: When is it okay to give the signal for dispatch drivers to leave their vehicles and begin loading?

Answer:

When all vans are in the launch pads and all vehicles are turned OFF.

Question 26: What tool is used to virtually start the unload process?

Answer:

Inbound Dock Manager