Trucking Vocabulary
What does “MC number” stand for?
Motor Carrier Number — an identification number for a trucking company.
How many pounds are in a ton?
→ 2,000 pounds.
What does “Could you do 45 on this?” mean?
→ Can you take this load for $4,500?
What’s another word for “pick” in logistics?
Pickup or loading location.
How many inches are in a foot?
→ 12 inches.
What does “I can throw it at 41” mean?
→ I can offer $4,100 for it.
What does “drop” mean?
→ Delivery or unloading ( location).
What’s the weight of the John Deere 470P excavator?
→ About 72,900 pounds.
When someone says “You can’t do it?”, what are they asking?
→ Are you unable to accept that rate?
What’s the meaning of “all in”?
→ The total price for everything included.
What time was the pickup scheduled for?
→ 7:00 a.m.
What does “set it at 42” mean?
→ To fix or set the rate at $4,200.
What does “lock it in” mean in dispatch language?
→ To confirm or secure the deal/rate.
What’s the total rate for the load?
→ $4,000 all in.
What does “Let’s lock it in” mean in a deal?
→ Let’s confirm and agree to the deal officially.