CRST Flashcards
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abandonment
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driver abandons his equipment in an unauthorized location
2
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air ride suspension
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suspension supporting air filled bags rather than steel springs.
3
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airfreight
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package and LTL loads moving some portion by air carrier
4
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American Trucking Associations (ATA)
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National federation of independent and autonomous trucking associations. Numerous conferences designating classes, types of truck ops.
5
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backhaul
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freight picked up by driver after initial desination to get back to point of origin without deadhead miles.
6
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bill of lading
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itemized list of goods contained in a shipment showing origin and destination of the commodity.
7
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blind spot
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area around commercial vehicle not visible to the driver
8
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bobtail
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tractor driven without a trailer
9
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broker
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person who arranges transportation of property by authorized carrier
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bunk
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sleeper; cab with sleeping compartment
11
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cab
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part of truck where the driver sits
12
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cab over
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vehicle with a substantial part of its engine under the cab
13
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cargo
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freight carried by vehicle
14
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carrier
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individual, partnership or corporation that tranports goods or persons.
15
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cartage (local)
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pick up or delivery of freight withing the commercial zone of a city by agent for shipper of an OTR carrier.
16
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CDL
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commercial driver’s license
17
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collision
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an event involving a vehicle that the company believes the costs associated will be greater than or equal to $500.
18
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comchek
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form used to obtain cash through outside vendor.
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consignee
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individual or organization to which freight is consigned.
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container (shipping)
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standard rectangular box used to transport freight.
21
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contract carrier
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company that engages in for-hire transportation of property under contracts.
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conventional cab
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truck with a hood tractor.
23
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covered wagon
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flatbed trailer that has removable sides and tarp covering.
24
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DAC
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nation-wide, automated verification of truck driver’s employment records.
25
DDC
defensive driving course.
26
dead head
movement of empty trailers over highway.
27
dedicated
dedicated drivers work for just one customer.
28
detention (demurrage)
charge made for vehicles held by consigner or consignee for loading or unloading.
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dispatching
scheduling and control of truck pickup and delivery.
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DOT
Department of Transportation
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DOT inspection
random, thorough inspection of tractor, trailer, cargo, bills, license/permits, and driver logs performed by licensed federal inspector.
32
DOT reportable collision
Any collision in which a vehicle is towed away from the scene, an injured party is immediately removed from the scene, or involves a fatality.
33
doubles (twins, twin trailers)
Combination of tractor and two semi trailers held in tandem by converter dolly.
34
dry van
most frequently used trailer in the US. Provide best protection for material that can't get wet.
35
employment verification
request for confirmation of employment.
36
fifth wheel
device used to connect a tractor to a trailer
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flatbed
truck or trailer without sides and top.
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for hire carrier
company in the business of transporting freight belonging to others.
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freight
any commodity being transported
40
FSC (fuel surchage)
surcharge imposed by carriers when fuel prices rise above certain levels.
41
grade
steepness of grade as percentage (5% rises 5 feet for every 100 feet of forward travel.
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HAZMAT
hazardous material - any substance that poses risk to persons, property, or the environment.
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incident
collisions the company believes will cost less than $500.
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independent contractor
owner/operators; own one unit and contracts to lease equipment and services to a carrier.
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intermodal
transportation system connecting or including different modes of transportation. AKA multimodal.
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interstate
between states.
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intrastate
withing a state.
48
jackknife
place the trailer at a very sharp angle to the tractor.
49
jack brake
device used to assist brakes. most common engine retarder on OTR trucks.
50
Just In Time (JIT)
when a manufacturer orders a raw material or product the day it will be used in the manufacturing process.
51
kingpin
anchor pin at the center of a semi-trailers upper coupler, which is captured by locking the jaws of the "fifth wheel" to attach the trailer.
52
landing gear
retracting legs which support trailer when not attached to a tractor.
53
layover
eight hours or more rest or any off duty period away from home.
54
less-than-a-truck load (LTL)
a quantity of freight less than that required for application of a truckload rate.
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liability insurance
coverage for damages sustained by the other party in an accident. covers property or personal injury.
56
line haul
movement of freight between cities, excluding pickup and delivery.
57
live load
when a driver helps/watches the shipper load the trailer.
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load locks
braces placed to keep loads from shifting in the trailer.
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log book
drivers' daily record of hours, route, etc.
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logistics
any service that involves the movement of products.
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LTL carrier
trucking company that consolidates less-than truckload cargo for multiple destinations on one vehicle.
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lumper
someone who is hired to load/unload a truck.
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MRO (medical review officer)
physician that follows up on drug test results following a positive result or when a subject is taking Rx drugs.
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MVR (motor vehicle record)
record of all people with driver's license: type, number of collisions, type/number of tickets.
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OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association)
international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and pro drivers.
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OS & D (Over, Short & Damage)
department at CRST that handles loads with overage, shortage, or damage.
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owner/operator
trucker who owns and operates their own truck.
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P&D
pickup and delivery.
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pallet
small wooden, paper, or metal platform on which packaged goods are placed to facilitate movement by freight handling equipment.
70
pedal runs
loads that run on a consistent or regular time schedule that have several different stops.
71
physical damage insurance
insurance that an operator can have to cover damage to their equipment in the case of an accident.
72
piggyback
intermodal transportation system where trailers are carried by rail.
73
rate
the figure used to compute the charge for transportation services.
74
reefer
refrigerated truck or trailer designed for hauling purchases.
75
rehire
driver who rejoins company 31+ days after termination.
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reinstatement
driver who rejoins the company 1-30 days from termination date and retains original hire date.
77
RGN (removable goose neck) trailer
specialized drop-deck trailer that breaks apart at the front of the trailer allowing the front deck to be lowered almost flush with the ground level. allows oversized equipment to drive on the trailer.
78
rig
truck, tractor-trailer, truck or full trailer, other combo.
79
runaway truck ramp
emergency area adjacent to steep downgrade that heavy trucks can steer down after losing braking power.
80
satellite
communication system in CRST tractors. communicate with and track anytime day or night.
81
semi
semi-trailer; can refer to tractor/semi-trailer
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shuttle runs
when a truck moves a trailer around a small geo area (i.e. city).
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sleeper
truck cab with sleeping compartment.
84
sliding fifth wheel
fifth wheel mounted to a mechanism that allows it to be moved back and forth to adjust the weight distribution on tractor's axles. allows variation of combo lengths.
85
slip-seating
numerous drivers sharing a single tractor not assigned to any specific driver. these drivers can drive a different tractor every day.
86
spread axle (spread tandem)
spaced further than standard 54 inches. US Federal Bridge Formula favors trailer axles of 8-9 feet as it allows for higher weight.
87
step deck trailer
open trailer with standard flatbed section at the front and dropped section in the rear. Used to transport taller cargo.
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straight truck
all axles attached to a single frame.
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tank trailer/tanker
chemicals, milk, or oil hauled in tankers.
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tarp
used to cover exposed freight.
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TCA (Truckload Carriers Association)
conference of ATA that has only carriers who handle truckload quantities as members.
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team
two or more drivers assigned to one truck.
93
terminal
a building for handling and temporary storage of freight pending transfer between locations.
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tractor trailer
tractor and semi-trailer combination.
95
trip sheet
a form of statement, carried by drivers, showing essential details of all shipments. transcript of lading.
96
truckload carrier
a trucking company that dedicates trailers to a single shipper's cargo.
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Truckload Carrier Association (TCA)
association that represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal container and end-dump carriers operating in lower 48, Alaska, Mexico, and Canada.
98
truckload
a.) quantity of freight required to fill a truck. b.) quantity of freight necessary to qualify a shipment.
99
TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card
card used by a driver to get in and out of ports without an escort.
100
w-2
form used to report employee wages for a year.
101
w-4
form used to direct employer how to tax individual employee wages.
102
yard jockey (yard dog)
person who operates a yard tractor.
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yard tractor (yard mule/yard dog)
special tractor used to move trailers around a terminal, warehouse, distribution center.
