Transportation and Logistic

Choose one of the following prompts and respond to it:

• Briefly explain what is meant by truckload and less-than-truckload.  Give an example of a situation in which TL would be an appropriate method of shipping and explain why, and give an example of a situation in which LTL would be an appropriate method of shipping and explain why.  What are some of the risks a logistics manager may face when using a broker?
  
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• Briefly explain the Hours of Service (HOS) rules and give your opinion as to whether they are a benefit or an obstacle to logistics management or a combination.  Be sure to support your opinion.