Which term describes a carrier that is loaded and headed out for delivery?

• A. TONU
• B. Equipment Type
• C. Load Availability
• D. Under a Load

Answer: (A)

TONU, short for Truck Ordered Not Used, is the term dispatchers use when a carrier is booked and dispatched for a shipment, and even if the truck is on its way, the load isn’t ultimately used. It accounts for the situation where a truck is ordered for delivery but the shipment is canceled or not ready, so the equipment ends up not moving a load. The other terms describe different realities—Equipment Type is just what kind of trailer or vehicle, Load Availability is whether there are loads to pick up, and Under a Load means the truck is actively carrying a load. Since the scenario focuses on a carrier that was dispatched for delivery but not utilized, TONU best fits.