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I know this is a stupid question but...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DiGangi, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. Aug 20, 2009 #1
    DiGangi

    DiGangi Light Load Member

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    what does the term "deadhead" mean?
     
    DiGangi, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. Aug 20, 2009 #2
    brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    Miles pulling an empty trailer, or a trailer loaded with dispatcher brains and sailboat fuel.
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2009 #3
    IhEarTNy

    IhEarTNy Bobtail Member

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    lol, it means empty................
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2009 #4
    Les2

    Les2 Road Train Member

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    Grateful Dead fan....:hippy2:
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2009 #5
    Big Don

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    It means you are pulling a trailer filled with dispatcher's brains...
    :biggrin_25514:
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2009 #6
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Not a stupid question. It is how you learn. Now all you have to do is to be able to decifer truck lingo drivers use....:biggrin_2559:Explaining what the lingo means...LOL
     
    notarps4me, Aug 20, 2009
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  9. Aug 20, 2009 #7
    StrawberryWine_SC

    StrawberryWine_SC Light Load Member

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    Deadhead= to haul an empty trailer.

    And decifering truck lingo....OH BOY!
     
    StrawberryWine_SC, Aug 20, 2009
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  10. Aug 21, 2009 #8
    Freebird135

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    it means your haulin sailboat fuel or obama brains
     
    Freebird135, Aug 21, 2009
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