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Trucking Terms Glossary/Lexicon

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 94nole, Aug 5, 2007.

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  1. Jan 31, 2011 #11
    GuysLady

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    APU = Auxilary Power Unit in other words, something you can use to power your gadgets without firing up the truck or kiling your truck batteries.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2011 #12
    GasHauler

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    That passenger better be known by the company. It all depends on the site and the company.
     
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  4. Feb 1, 2011 #13
    Pipe Mike

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    I was thinking along the lines of a friend or my 18 year old son, as the passenger.
     
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  5. Feb 1, 2011 #14
    BROKENSPROKET

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    Thanks, but I know what it means. I was just pointing it out that it is not on the Trucking Terms link that was posted.
     
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  7. Feb 1, 2011 #15
    GasHauler

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    They still have to have permission from the company plus have it in writing. Check FMCSR §392.60.
     
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  8. Feb 2, 2011 #16
    Pipe Mike

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    Understood - Thanks, buddy!
     
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  9. Jul 24, 2011 #17
    Blank_Look

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    Thank you, Lady. I'm totally green. I appreciate you defining APU for me.
     
    Blank_Look, Jul 24, 2011
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    123456 Thanks this.
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