Terminology
A group of trucks travelling together in a row is called a?
Convoy
Type of trailer with only 2 axles
Tandem
The document that serves as a receipt of goods from a customer, required to be signed by the receiver to be able to bill in AS400
Proof of Delivery
Metric used to measure revenue vs distance travelled.
Rate Per Mile
Freight that fills an entire trailer for one shipper.
FTL (Full Truckload)
What does the term 'deadheading' refer to in trucking?
Driving with an empty trailer
Type of trailer used to transport refrigerated products
Reefer
Document required to be kept on hand by drivers from shipper to consignee
Bill of Lading
These wasteful miles occur when a truck travels without cargo, leading to lost revenue and increased fuel costs
Empty Miles
Freight combined from multiple shippers.
LTL
What does the acronym 'ELD' stand for in the trucking industry?
Electronic Logging Device
Type of trailer consisting of a lead and a pup
B-Train
Which document is required for international trucking between Canada and the United States?
Customs Manifest
This metric is used by managers to measure the efficiency of truck operations
Utilized
A shipment left on a trailer without being unloaded.
Drop Trailer
Part of the trailer that connects the airlines between the truck and trailer
Gladhands
Which type of trailer is commonly used to transport liquids like fuel or chemicals?
Tanker
Document that a driver must fill out if their ELD system is non operational
Paper Log
Direct cost of labour to complete a load
Payout
A fee charged when freight is heavier or larger than quoted.
Accessorial charge
What is a SPIF trailer
Trailer with a steerable lift axle, which ensures it is compliant with certain provincial/state standards
Type of bulk trailer with a walking floor
Live Bottom
Document required to move freight THROUGH a country, that is unaffiliated with the origin and final destination
Bond
Percentage of time a truck is running without moving during a day.
Idle %
Freight that must be delivered quickly, often at higher cost.
Expedited Freight