Vocab

Question 1

Live/ Dead

Answer 1

 Terms used to differentiate whether or not a bounced truck may be able to still pick the load.  

Question 2

Plated Trailer 

Answer 2

 A plate trailer has an inside width of 101.5 inches, has a door opening of 100 or 100.5 inches, and is typically food grade. They may have E-tracks (must be smooth) for securement. No wood walls.  

Question 3

PFF 

Answer 3

14. PFF - Protect from freeze. Load requires carriers to prevent the product from freezing in transit. Carrier must be notified that they are taking a PFF load and will be held liable if the product does freeze.   - Reefer

Question 4

OS&D 

Answer 4

15. OS&D 

Question 5

Targeted Commodity 

Answer 5

 Product that is targeted by cargo thieves. Typical targeted commodities: Metals, beverages, electronics. 

Question 6

Work in

Answer 6

 Driver is being dispatched to pick a load and the pick time has already passed. Customer is usually aware driver is picking without an appointment, but they are not willing to pay detention. This must all be communicated with the carrier to avoid issues.  

Question 7

Flex

Answer 7

 Refers to the amount of flexibility the customer will allow for any given transit.  

Question 8

Seal

Answer 8

  A strip or tie made out of either metal or plastic that is fastened to the trailer doors to ensure the contents of a trailer can’t be accessed while in transit and thus preventing tampering or theft. 

Question 9

Deadhead 

Answer 9

 Miles a driver moves empty without a shipment. Typically refers to the miles used to bring the driver to the next pick up location.   In checked in status.

Question 10

Food Grade Trailer 

Answer 10

 Trailer that is approved to haul food products. Must be dry, odor free, and clean. The trailer can’t have any holes.  

Question 11

E Tracks 

Answer 11

Versatile tool that can be mounted vertically or horizontally on the inside of trucks to provide additional securement.  

Question 12

Block and Brace 

Answer 12

 Wood or metal or other approved supports to keep shipments in place in or on rail cars, containers and trailers  

Question 13

FCFS 

Answer 13

First come first serve.

Question 14

Yard

Answer 14

 The space used by a trucking company for dropping off, picking up and storing trailers.  

Question 15

Comcheck

Answer 15

Blank check that can be cashed at a truck stop used for truckload accessorials such as lumpers and fuel advances  

Question 16

TONU

Answer 16

Truck Order not used.  Charged when a shipment cancels after a driver arrives at the shipper or is dispatched to the shipper.  

Question 17

ELD

Answer 17

 Electric logging device. Electronic device installed in every truck to allow drivers/ carriers to efficiently record and track hours of service (HOS).  

Question 18

Driver Assist 

Answer 18

 When a driver is required to assist in the loading/unloading of a container/trailer. 

Question 19

Fuel Advance 

Answer 19

Comcheck issued after load has been picked up to help driver pay for fuel. Driver must provide signed BOL. Driver may only request up to 40% of the total carrier rate. $12.50 fee for any fuel advance less than $1000, $25 fee for $1000 and up.  

Question 20

Layover 

Answer 20

 A delay from excess detention that requires a driver to stay for an extended period of time or overnight to get loaded or unloaded