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A
Axle Weight: The weight supported by an individual axle, typically measured to ensure compliance with legal weight limits.
B
Bill of Lading (BOL): A legal document that details the type, quantity, and destination of goods being transported. It serves as a receipt and contract between the shipper and carrier.
C
CDL (Commercial Driver’s License): A license required to operate commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, buses, and large trucks.
Carrier: A company or individual that transports goods or passengers.
Deadhead: Driving a truck without a trailer, often returning from a delivery or to pick up a new load.
D
Dispatch: Instructions given to drivers about loads, routes, and schedules by the carrier or dispatcher.
E
E-log (Electronic Logbook): Digital record-keeping system used to track a driver’s hours of service and compliance with regulations.
F
Fifth Wheel: The coupling device mounted on a tractor that connects it to a semi-trailer.
G
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): The maximum weight a vehicle can safely carry, including cargo and passengers.
H
Hazmat (Hazardous Materials): Materials or substances classified as potentially harmful or dangerous during transportation.
I
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement): An agreement between states and Canadian provinces to simplify fuel tax reporting for interstate carriers.
J
Jackknife: A situation where the trailer of a truck swings outward, forming an acute angle with the cab, usually resulting in loss of control.
K
Kingpin: The pin on a trailer that locks it onto the fifth wheel of the tractor.
L
LTL (Less Than Truckload): Shipping method for smaller loads that do not require an entire trailer.
M
Mileage Pay: Payment to drivers based on the number of miles driven.
N
Non-CDL Truck: A truck that does not require a commercial driver’s license to operate, usually lighter vehicles.
O
Over-the-Road (OTR): Refers to long-distance driving, typically across state lines.
P
Pallet: A portable platform used for storing and transporting goods, often lifted by forklifts.
Q
Qualifier: A person who ensures the safety and compliance of a trucking company’s operations.
R
Reefer: Refrigerated trailer used for transporting temperature-sensitive goods.
S
Scale House: A facility where trucks are weighed to ensure they comply with weight regulations.
T
Tandem Axle: A set of two axles placed close together to evenly distribute weight on the trailer.
U
USDOT Number: A unique identifier assigned to commercial vehicles by the United States Department of Transportation.
V
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): A unique code used to identify individual vehicles.
W
Widowmaker: Slang for the fifth wheel release handle, which, if not properly handled, can cause injury or accidents.
X
X-dollies: Convertible dollies used for transporting containers or trailers.
Y
Yard Jockey: A person who moves trailers or containers within a yard or terminal.
Z
Zipper Merge: A technique where drivers merge in a zigzag pattern when lanes are reduced, improving traffic flow.
These terms represent a fraction of the extensive vocabulary used in the trucking industry, each crucial to understanding and navigating the complex world of transportation and logistics.
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