Logistics Interview Questions
Go Back1. At Company ABC we prefer to hire those with some industry knowledge. Can you tell me what Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) is?
2. At Company ABC we prefer to hire those with some industry knowledge. Can you explain what Less Than Truckload (LTL) is?
3. There are a few major competitors who promise cheaper delivery than we do at Company ABC. How will you overcome this challenge with our potential customers?
4. Integrity is everything to us at Company ABC. What would you do if you caught a co-worker stealing?
5. There are a lot of career options within the logistics industry. Why do you specifically want to work for Company ABC?
6. In your opinion, what is the most valuable service Company ABC offers small business?
7. Do you understand our primary customer base at Company ABC?
8. Company ABC offers many avenues for career growth. Where would you like to take your career with us?
9. We run a variety of shifts at Company ABC since our business is a 24/7 operation. Do you have a preferred shift?
10. Superior customer service is very important to us at Company ABC. How would you handle a situation where a customer came to pick up a shipment and you could not locate it?
11. At Company ABC we use a robust software system for parcel tracking. Do you have experience in tracking and inventory management software?
12. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.
13. Do you prefer doing work on a routine day-to-day basis or do you prefer mixing up your routine occasionally?
14. What was your greatest cost-cutting measurement you accomplished at your previous employer?
15. Why is this job with Company ABC right for you at this time in your career?
16. How would you describe your work ethic?
17. How do you show your co-workers the importance of communication in the workplace?
18. At Company ABC we hire a diverse workforce. When have you worked among a diverse group of people?
19. How do you manage a large workload?
20. How do you like to encourage ideas in others?
21. Would your former or current boss describe you as a worker who gladly goes the extra mile to complete their tasks?
22. How do you handle stress?
23. Judging by your resume, you appear to be overqualified for this position. What would keep you at Company ABC, if you were offered the position?
24. At Company ABC we value and reward honesty. On a scale from 1 to 10, how honest are you?
25. How can we motivate you on the job?
26. What types of activities keep you busy, outside of work?
27. What is your definition of hard work?
28. Tell me about a time when you failed to solve a problem. How did you overcome the failure?
29. Company ABC tries to be competitive in the marketplace but some roles do not pay as well as our competitors. Is compensation the most important factor for you when taking a new job?
30. What are your salary expectations?
31. What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?