Selected CLT Certified Logistics Technician Questions Answers

ThePackaging and Shipmentcompetency in CLT highlights that certain materials—particularly liquids, chemicals, and powdered or granulated bulk goods—require sealed containment to prevent leakage, contamination, or evaporation.Drums and barrels(metal, plastic, or fiber) meet these requirements because they provide durable, sealed storage and easy handling via pallet jacks or drum clamps. Corrugated containers lack liquid containment strength, and wire mesh containers are ventilated for solid goods. Using proper packaging ensures regulatory compliance for hazardous or sensitive materials and preserves product quality during transport and storage.

CLT covers carrier performance metrics.Claims-free shipment percentagereflects the proportion of shipments handled without damage claims filed—i.e., damage incidents. This metric directly measures the reliability and care of handling. On-time arrival/departure measure timeliness, and “distance between accidents” relates more to safety records than damage frequency.

TheBill of Ladingserves as the central contract of carriage between shipper and carrier, as defined in the CLT “Dispatch and Tracking” module. It documents shipment details—such as shipper, consignee, commodity, weight, and handling instructions—and must be signed upon receipt. The consignee’s signature confirms acceptance, completing the shipment lifecycle. It simultaneously acts as areceipt for goods,evidence of a contract, and atitle document. The packing list itemizes contents; the purchase order initiates procurement; the carrier requisition is not an official transport form. Thus, the Bill of Lading uniquely meets all required delivery confirmation criteria.

Reverse logistics covers the end-to-beginning flows: returns authorization, receiving, inspection/sortation, repair, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and proper disposal. It includes managing value recovery and regulatory compliance (e-waste, hazmat in returns), data capture, and customer crediting. “Product return logistics” is a subset; reverse logistics is the broader supply chain framework used in CLT.