Yard Marshal New Hire Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of the Yard Flow Board (YFB)? - ANSWERSThe 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? -
ANSWERSBOTH: 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? - ANSWERSIB Dock Manager, FMC and SCC
What is a "Bobtail"? - ANSWERSWhen a tractor arrives or departs with no trailer
attached.
Why is it important to prevent bobtail a from happening? - ANSWERSEmpty 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"? - ANSWERSCritical Pull Time
What is it important to know the planned contents of a trailer? - ANSWERSSo that you
can plan how long it will take to unload.
What is the purpose of the Yard Audit? - ANSWERSTo 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? - ANSWERSValet
True or False: You have to visually confirm every trailer or vehicle in the yard. -
ANSWERSTrue
, 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? - ANSWERS"Asset Not Found"
How do you know you are done with the audit (all the locations have been audited)? -
ANSWERSGreen check marks will appear on the left side of the yard locations and "In-
yard locations"
How often must you perform a Yard Audit? - ANSWERSThree times per shift
How can you keep your Yard Audits short? - ANSWERSFollow 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? - ANSWERSVirtual/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? - ANSWERSNotify 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? -
ANSWERSNever
Whose responsibility is it to maintain your 'safety bubble' when on the trailer yard? -
ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSTrue
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from the driver's side of a
running tractor? - ANSWERS10 feet
Which of the following describes the hand signal for stopping during daylight hours? -
ANSWERSArms crossing above head with palms facing forward.
Which of the following actions should you take when a driver enters your Safety
Bubble'? - ANSWERSAttempt 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? - ANSWERSIdentify and communicate hazards to your partner and maintain the
'safety bubble'
with Correct Answers
What is the purpose of the Yard Flow Board (YFB)? - ANSWERSThe 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? -
ANSWERSBOTH: 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? - ANSWERSIB Dock Manager, FMC and SCC
What is a "Bobtail"? - ANSWERSWhen a tractor arrives or departs with no trailer
attached.
Why is it important to prevent bobtail a from happening? - ANSWERSEmpty 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"? - ANSWERSCritical Pull Time
What is it important to know the planned contents of a trailer? - ANSWERSSo that you
can plan how long it will take to unload.
What is the purpose of the Yard Audit? - ANSWERSTo 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? - ANSWERSValet
True or False: You have to visually confirm every trailer or vehicle in the yard. -
ANSWERSTrue
, 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? - ANSWERS"Asset Not Found"
How do you know you are done with the audit (all the locations have been audited)? -
ANSWERSGreen check marks will appear on the left side of the yard locations and "In-
yard locations"
How often must you perform a Yard Audit? - ANSWERSThree times per shift
How can you keep your Yard Audits short? - ANSWERSFollow 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? - ANSWERSVirtual/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? - ANSWERSNotify 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? -
ANSWERSNever
Whose responsibility is it to maintain your 'safety bubble' when on the trailer yard? -
ANSWERSThe 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 - ANSWERSTrue
What is the minimum distance that must be maintained from the driver's side of a
running tractor? - ANSWERS10 feet
Which of the following describes the hand signal for stopping during daylight hours? -
ANSWERSArms crossing above head with palms facing forward.
Which of the following actions should you take when a driver enters your Safety
Bubble'? - ANSWERSAttempt 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? - ANSWERSIdentify and communicate hazards to your partner and maintain the
'safety bubble'
