Prepass - device used to bypass weigh stations Predispatch “Preplan" - Future scheduled load Placards - diamond shaped signage used to identify and communicate hazmat cargo classifications
Personal Conveyance - time allowed for personal use of which doesn't go against your clock Pay-Load - shipping weight / total weight of freight Party Row - back row of truck stop parking lots, used in past time for lot lizard hang outs OTR “Over-The-Road” - long haul truck driver (cross country)
#Cb radio lingo over and out drivers
Marker Interrupt - switch that will momentarily turn off the marker lights on the truck and trailer, used primarily to communicate something to other truck drivers (safe to get over, thank you for letting me over, hazard up ahead, etc.) Lumper - person at pick up or delivery whose responsible for loading or offloading your freight, usually for a fee LTL - Less Than Truckload - combination of small shipments for multiple delivery destinations Lowboy - “Step deck” - Flatbed trailer with a low deck used for oversized freight Lot Lizard - Prostitute (primarily found at truck stops - walking throughout the parking lot knocking on trucks)
Local Driver “Local” - drivers that run within a short distance of home (inner city, tri-county, tri-state areas) known for being home every night or multiple nights per week Live load/unload - driver supplies empty trailer and remains at shipper untill freight it fully loaded, and waits to get unloaded at deliveries Largecar - any class 8 vehicle, usually show trucks (lots of chrome and accessories) Landing Gear - adjustable legs used to hold trailer upright independent from the tractor Kojak with a Kodak - cop using a speed gun Knocking on your doors - coming up behind you or following too closely Keep the rubber side down - “safe travels” - “be safe on your trip” (maintaining contact with the tires and the road, keeping your unit upright) Jake Brakes - Engine brakes Engine Retarder
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