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CRST Flashcards

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abandonment

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driver abandons his equipment in an unauthorized location

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air ride suspension

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suspension supporting air filled bags rather than steel springs.

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airfreight

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package and LTL loads moving some portion by air carrier

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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.

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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.

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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.

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blind spot

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area around commercial vehicle not visible to the driver

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bobtail

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tractor driven without a trailer

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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

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cab

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part of truck where the driver sits

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cab over

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vehicle with a substantial part of its engine under the cab

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cargo

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freight carried by vehicle

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carrier

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individual, partnership or corporation that tranports goods or persons.

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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.

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CDL

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commercial driver’s license

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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.

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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.

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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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22
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conventional cab

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truck with a hood tractor.

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covered wagon

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flatbed trailer that has removable sides and tarp covering.

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DAC

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nation-wide, automated verification of truck driver’s employment records.

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DDC

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defensive driving course.

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dead head

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movement of empty trailers over highway.

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dedicated

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dedicated drivers work for just one customer.

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detention (demurrage)

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charge made for vehicles held by consigner or consignee for loading or unloading.

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29
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dispatching

A

scheduling and control of truck pickup and delivery.

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30
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DOT

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Department of Transportation

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DOT inspection

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random, thorough inspection of tractor, trailer, cargo, bills, license/permits, and driver logs performed by licensed federal inspector.

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DOT reportable collision

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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.

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doubles (twins, twin trailers)

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Combination of tractor and two semi trailers held in tandem by converter dolly.

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dry van

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most frequently used trailer in the US. Provide best protection for material that can’t get wet.

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35
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employment verification

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request for confirmation of employment.

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36
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fifth wheel

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device used to connect a tractor to a trailer

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flatbed

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truck or trailer without sides and top.

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38
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for hire carrier

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company in the business of transporting freight belonging to others.

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39
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freight

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any commodity being transported

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40
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FSC (fuel surchage)

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surcharge imposed by carriers when fuel prices rise above certain levels.

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41
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grade

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steepness of grade as percentage (5% rises 5 feet for every 100 feet of forward travel.

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HAZMAT

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hazardous material - any substance that poses risk to persons, property, or the environment.

43
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incident

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collisions the company believes will cost less than $500.

44
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independent contractor

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owner/operators; own one unit and contracts to lease equipment and services to a carrier.

45
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intermodal

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transportation system connecting or including different modes of transportation. AKA multimodal.

46
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interstate

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between states.

47
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intrastate

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withing a state.

48
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jackknife

A

place the trailer at a very sharp angle to the tractor.

49
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jack brake

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device used to assist brakes. most common engine retarder on OTR trucks.

50
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Just In Time (JIT)

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when a manufacturer orders a raw material or product the day it will be used in the manufacturing process.

51
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kingpin

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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
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landing gear

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retracting legs which support trailer when not attached to a tractor.

53
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layover

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eight hours or more rest or any off duty period away from home.

54
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less-than-a-truck load (LTL)

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a quantity of freight less than that required for application of a truckload rate.

55
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liability insurance

A

coverage for damages sustained by the other party in an accident. covers property or personal injury.

56
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line haul

A

movement of freight between cities, excluding pickup and delivery.

57
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live load

A

when a driver helps/watches the shipper load the trailer.

58
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load locks

A

braces placed to keep loads from shifting in the trailer.

59
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log book

A

drivers’ daily record of hours, route, etc.

60
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logistics

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any service that involves the movement of products.

61
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LTL carrier

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trucking company that consolidates less-than truckload cargo for multiple destinations on one vehicle.

62
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lumper

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someone who is hired to load/unload a truck.

63
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MRO (medical review officer)

A

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)

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record of all people with driver’s license: type, number of collisions, type/number of tickets.

65
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OOIDA (Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association)

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international trade association representing the interests of independent owner-operators and pro drivers.

66
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OS & D (Over, Short & Damage)

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department at CRST that handles loads with overage, shortage, or damage.

67
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owner/operator

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trucker who owns and operates their own truck.

68
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P&D

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pickup and delivery.

69
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pallet

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small wooden, paper, or metal platform on which packaged goods are placed to facilitate movement by freight handling equipment.

70
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pedal runs

A

loads that run on a consistent or regular time schedule that have several different stops.

71
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physical damage insurance

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insurance that an operator can have to cover damage to their equipment in the case of an accident.

72
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piggyback

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intermodal transportation system where trailers are carried by rail.

73
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rate

A

the figure used to compute the charge for transportation services.

74
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reefer

A

refrigerated truck or trailer designed for hauling purchases.

75
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rehire

A

driver who rejoins company 31+ days after termination.

76
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reinstatement

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driver who rejoins the company 1-30 days from termination date and retains original hire date.

77
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RGN (removable goose neck) trailer

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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
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rig

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truck, tractor-trailer, truck or full trailer, other combo.

79
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runaway truck ramp

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emergency area adjacent to steep downgrade that heavy trucks can steer down after losing braking power.

80
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satellite

A

communication system in CRST tractors. communicate with and track anytime day or night.

81
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semi

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semi-trailer; can refer to tractor/semi-trailer

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shuttle runs

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when a truck moves a trailer around a small geo area (i.e. city).

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sleeper

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truck cab with sleeping compartment.

84
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sliding fifth wheel

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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
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slip-seating

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numerous drivers sharing a single tractor not assigned to any specific driver. these drivers can drive a different tractor every day.

86
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spread axle (spread tandem)

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spaced further than standard 54 inches. US Federal Bridge Formula favors trailer axles of 8-9 feet as it allows for higher weight.

87
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step deck trailer

A

open trailer with standard flatbed section at the front and dropped section in the rear. Used to transport taller cargo.

88
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straight truck

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all axles attached to a single frame.

89
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tank trailer/tanker

A

chemicals, milk, or oil hauled in tankers.

90
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tarp

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used to cover exposed freight.

91
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TCA (Truckload Carriers Association)

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conference of ATA that has only carriers who handle truckload quantities as members.

92
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team

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two or more drivers assigned to one truck.

93
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terminal

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a building for handling and temporary storage of freight pending transfer between locations.

94
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tractor trailer

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tractor and semi-trailer combination.

95
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trip sheet

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a form of statement, carried by drivers, showing essential details of all shipments. transcript of lading.

96
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truckload carrier

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a trucking company that dedicates trailers to a single shipper’s cargo.

97
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Truckload Carrier Association (TCA)

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association that represents dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, intermodal container and end-dump carriers operating in lower 48, Alaska, Mexico, and Canada.

98
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truckload

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a.) quantity of freight required to fill a truck. b.) quantity of freight necessary to qualify a shipment.

99
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TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Card) Card

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card used by a driver to get in and out of ports without an escort.

100
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w-2

A

form used to report employee wages for a year.

101
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w-4

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form used to direct employer how to tax individual employee wages.

102
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yard jockey (yard dog)

A

person who operates a yard tractor.

103
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yard tractor (yard mule/yard dog)

A

special tractor used to move trailers around a terminal, warehouse, distribution center.

Transportation Terms (1 decks)

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