Yard Marshal New Hire Exam 2023 Questions and
Answers
What is the purpose of the Yard Flow Board (YFB)?
The YFB is a tool to plan for all inbound and outbound loads.
What are the two worst case scenarios that the YFB helps you avoid?
BOTH: Gridlock - this can happen when the yard is too full of trailers and will cause the
sortation operation to shut down due to lack of packages to process AND Too few
empty trailers to load - if you don't have an empty to load, you can miss the deadline to
depart any outbound (OB) trailers.
What are the three sources of information used to pull details about each load for
the YFB?
IB Dock Manager, FMC and SCC
What is a "Bobtail"?
When a tractor arrives or departs with no trailer attached.
Why is it important to prevent bobtail a from happening?
Empty trailers will take up the yard space needed for new trailers AND A new case will
need to submitted to have a new bobtail come and grab the trailer.
What is a "CPT"?
Critical Pull Time
What is it important to know the planned contents of a trailer?
So that you can plan how long it will take to unload.
What is the purpose of the Yard Audit?
To keep yard clean virtually and allow site to know their physical yard without having to
go outside.
On what app is the Yard Audit performed?
Valet
True or False: You have to visually confirm every trailer or vehicle in the yard.
True
If an asset is virtually in valet but you do not see it in the location where valet
says it is, what do you click?
"Asset Not Found"
How do you know you are done with the audit (all the locations have been
audited)?
Green check marks will appear on the left side of the yard locations and "In-yard
locations"
How often must you perform a Yard Audit?
Three times per shift
How can you keep your Yard Audits short?
Follow the standard work for proper check in and check outs of every trailer every time
What is VPM and why is it important to avoid?
Virtual/physical mismatch. This is when what is shown on the computer does not match
what is actually in your yard in real life.
, 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?
Notify your partner and walk together to the nearest location to obtain an operational
flashlight.
When is it acceptable to walk between a tractor and a trailer while on the trailer
yard?
Never
Whose responsibility is it to maintain your 'safety bubble' when on the trailer
yard?
The spotter during yard activities or, when unescorted on the trailer yard, you are
responsible
True or False: Class 2 High Visibility clothing must be the outermost layer of
clothing when on the trailer
True
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from the driver's side of a
running tractor?
10 feet
Which of the following describes the hand signal for stopping during daylight
hours?
Arms crossing above head with palms facing forward.
Which of the following actions should you take when a driver enters your Safety
Bubble'?
Attempt to increase your distance away from the approaching truck and alert your
partner, Safely move into the driver's line of sight and attempt to get the driver's
attention, If the driver does not stop, GET OUT OF THE WAY.
When you are acting as a spotter on the trailer yard which activities should you
be doing?
Identify and communicate hazards to your partner and maintain the 'safety bubble'
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.
True
Name some Yard hazards.
Truck traffic, Caught-in/Between/Struck by hazards and Environmental/Weather
Conditions
True or False: You can answer a radio call when you are acting as a spotter.
False
What does TDR stand for?
Trailer Dock Release
When do you have to submit a load quality ANDON?
When the load is not secure
True or False: if the vehicle/trailer is dock lock engaged, you have to go outside
False
What Personal Protective Equipment is needed when going outside and it is high
winds?
Class 2 safety vest and Safety glasses
Answers
What is the purpose of the Yard Flow Board (YFB)?
The YFB is a tool to plan for all inbound and outbound loads.
What are the two worst case scenarios that the YFB helps you avoid?
BOTH: Gridlock - this can happen when the yard is too full of trailers and will cause the
sortation operation to shut down due to lack of packages to process AND Too few
empty trailers to load - if you don't have an empty to load, you can miss the deadline to
depart any outbound (OB) trailers.
What are the three sources of information used to pull details about each load for
the YFB?
IB Dock Manager, FMC and SCC
What is a "Bobtail"?
When a tractor arrives or departs with no trailer attached.
Why is it important to prevent bobtail a from happening?
Empty trailers will take up the yard space needed for new trailers AND A new case will
need to submitted to have a new bobtail come and grab the trailer.
What is a "CPT"?
Critical Pull Time
What is it important to know the planned contents of a trailer?
So that you can plan how long it will take to unload.
What is the purpose of the Yard Audit?
To keep yard clean virtually and allow site to know their physical yard without having to
go outside.
On what app is the Yard Audit performed?
Valet
True or False: You have to visually confirm every trailer or vehicle in the yard.
True
If an asset is virtually in valet but you do not see it in the location where valet
says it is, what do you click?
"Asset Not Found"
How do you know you are done with the audit (all the locations have been
audited)?
Green check marks will appear on the left side of the yard locations and "In-yard
locations"
How often must you perform a Yard Audit?
Three times per shift
How can you keep your Yard Audits short?
Follow the standard work for proper check in and check outs of every trailer every time
What is VPM and why is it important to avoid?
Virtual/physical mismatch. This is when what is shown on the computer does not match
what is actually in your yard in real life.
, 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?
Notify your partner and walk together to the nearest location to obtain an operational
flashlight.
When is it acceptable to walk between a tractor and a trailer while on the trailer
yard?
Never
Whose responsibility is it to maintain your 'safety bubble' when on the trailer
yard?
The spotter during yard activities or, when unescorted on the trailer yard, you are
responsible
True or False: Class 2 High Visibility clothing must be the outermost layer of
clothing when on the trailer
True
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from the driver's side of a
running tractor?
10 feet
Which of the following describes the hand signal for stopping during daylight
hours?
Arms crossing above head with palms facing forward.
Which of the following actions should you take when a driver enters your Safety
Bubble'?
Attempt to increase your distance away from the approaching truck and alert your
partner, Safely move into the driver's line of sight and attempt to get the driver's
attention, If the driver does not stop, GET OUT OF THE WAY.
When you are acting as a spotter on the trailer yard which activities should you
be doing?
Identify and communicate hazards to your partner and maintain the 'safety bubble'
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.
True
Name some Yard hazards.
Truck traffic, Caught-in/Between/Struck by hazards and Environmental/Weather
Conditions
True or False: You can answer a radio call when you are acting as a spotter.
False
What does TDR stand for?
Trailer Dock Release
When do you have to submit a load quality ANDON?
When the load is not secure
True or False: if the vehicle/trailer is dock lock engaged, you have to go outside
False
What Personal Protective Equipment is needed when going outside and it is high
winds?
Class 2 safety vest and Safety glasses
