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What's the word for a group of trucks following eachother

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gllen, Aug 20, 2010.

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  1. Aug 20, 2010 #1
    gllen

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    Hi,

    There's a word I'm trying to remember, the definition would be a large group of semi trucks following eachother closely / side-by-side on the highway. Anyone know the word I'm trying to think of?

    TYIA
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2010 #2
    BIG RIGGER

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    stupidity?
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2010 #3
    jb12288

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    LOL, in all seriousness Convoy
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2010 #4
    Lilbit

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    Well, they use to be convoys, but those are illegal so they are now called parades!
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2010 #5
    gllen

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    That's it, thanks!
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2010 #6
    1catfish

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    that's probably the most dangerous time is when you see more than 2 trucks driving for the same company, following each other. check out there following distance. scary. :biggrin_25513:
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2010 #7
    MassHole

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    are convoys really illegal? i know stupid question probly but i was unaware if this is true
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2010 #8
    BIG RIGGER

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    If they are side by side they are impeding traffic which is illegal.
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2010 #9
    Lilbit

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    Convoys were made illegal back in my dad's day (70's if memory serves me correctly, but don't quote me on that). He took part in a few of them himself before they were illegal. If you google it, there are a whole list of sources of info on it. I'll let you pick which one to read.
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2010 #10
    REDD

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    tailgating?
     
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