While Freight Rates Are Often Based on Very Complicated Pricing

question 26

Multiple Choice

While freight rates are often based on very complicated pricing systems, in general, the primary freight price factor is based on which of the following attributes?

• A) damage record
• B) on-time delivery
• C) door-to-door service
• D) speed of shipment
• E) consolidation capabilities

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