Tractors
A type of heavy-duty truck that doesn't have a sleeping berth behind the driving cab.
What is a day-cab?
A specialized segment of trailers that feature a retractable tarping system spanning the length of their decks.
What is a rolltite/conestoga?
Operations staff frequently heard speaking french.
Who is Gio Bozzo?
City in which is located Contrans Flatbed Group's (CFG) most western terminal.
Where is Windsor?
The primary commodity shipped by CGC.
What is drywall / wallboard?
Percentage of freight shipments in Canada that were hauled by truck in 2017.
What is 90%?
A shaft that transfers the trailer weight and drive to the wheels.
What is an axle?
Team's call guru.
Who is Mitch Thibert?
Lake on which the Golden Horseshoe surrounds.
What is Lake Ontario?
Style of loading steel coils so that in case of any accidents, they will roll off the side of the trailer.
What is shotgun?
A type of tractor which includes a compartment attached behind the cabin unit used for rest or sleeping.
What is a bunk truck / sleeper cap?
Type of trailer composed of a "lead" and a "pup".
What is a B-train?
Biggest Jay's fan in the office.
Who is Kara Kett?
Two cities at either extremity of Hwy 401.
Where is Windsor and Cornwall?
A device designed to prevent a steel coil from rolling around or off the flatbed.
What is a coil bunk?
First two numbers used in the majority of the numbering scheme for Contrans tractors.
What is 0 and 1?
A trailer that is specially designed to transport taller cargo exceeding the maximum legal height.
What is a stepdeck?
Most recent staff member to have a baby.
Who is Andrew Sutor?
City commonly referred to as "the lake". (Hint: Stelco has a facility located here)
Where is Nanticoke?
Term used to describe a load weighing around 40,000 lbs.
What is tandem weight?
A system allowing short-distance person-to-many persons bidirectional voice communication among individuals, using two way radios.
What is a CB radio?
A round steel shaft that connects the gooseneck of a trailer to the tractor by locking into the fifth wheel.
What is a king pin?
Commonly referred to in the office by "Momma".
Who is Kristen Fess?
American states bordering Lake Erie.
Where are Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York?
A type of trailer commonly referred to as a "silver bullet". (Hint: Contrans has a division that hauls these trailers)
What is a tanker trailer?