Terminalogy and Acronyms

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Shadowhawk01, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. vikingswen

    vikingswen Road Train Member

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    Yep thats what it is supposed to say, but thanks to autospell and spell check I am getting dumber by the day. Thanks for pointing that out. Hate to put wrong info out there.
     
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  3. Palazon

    Palazon Road Train Member

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    I heard about those.. does it work well?

    Sorry for the hijack , OP...
     
  4. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Google LTL and the top company responses are UPS, FedEx and Conway. Argue with them. :)
     
  5. vikingswen

    vikingswen Road Train Member

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    Here is the corrected spelling :biggrin_25520:

    BOL Bill of Lading
    CBL Commercial Bill of Lading (Used by the DOD, Department of Defense)
    JIT Just In Time shipment
    GVW Gross Vehicle Weight
    GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    DOT Department of Transportation
    FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (part of the U.S. DOT)
    ICC Interstate Commerce Commission (predecessor of the FMCSA)
    HHG House Hold Goods
    RGN Removeable Goose Neck (type of lowboy trailer)
    Hazmat Hazardous Material
    DM Driver Manager
    FM Fleet Manager
    DL Driver Liason
    MT Empty Call
    H&D Hook and Drop
    D&H Drop and Hook :icon_smile:
    LTL Less Than Truck Load
    DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
    Regen Truck regenerating the DPF
    TL Truck Load
    ETA Estimated time of arrival
    PO Purchase Order
    TWIC- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
    Refer- Refrigerated
    hos- hours of service
    kiss- keep it simple stupid
     
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  6. Autocar

    Autocar Road Train Member

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    We all know there is no such thing as misinformation on the internet. I'm also dating a French model!!!
     
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  7. Shadowhawk01

    Shadowhawk01 Bobtail Member

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    thanks for all the great info guys. Like they say "Knowledge is power"
     
  8. KMac

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    BOL Bill of Lading
    CBL Commercial Bill of Lading (Used by the DOD, Department of Defense)
    JIT Just In Time shipment
    GVW Gross Vehicle Weight
    GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
    DOT Department of Transportation
    FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (part of the U.S. DOT)
    ICC Interstate Commerce Commission (predecessor of the FMCSA)
    HHG House Hold Goods
    RGN Removeable Goose Neck (type of lowboy trailer)
    Hazmat Hazardous Material
    DM Driver Manager
    FM Fleet Manager
    DL Driver Liason
    MT Empty Call
    H&D Hook and Drop
    D&H Drop and Hook :icon_smile:
    LTL Less Than Truck Load
    DPF Diesel Particulate Filter
    Regen Truck regenerating the DPF
    TL Truck Load
    ETA Estimated time of arrival
    PO Purchase Order
    TWIC- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
    Refer- Refrigerated
    hos- hours of service
    kiss- keep it simple stupid
    OS&D - Overage, Shortage, and Damage
    Skateboard - Flatbed Trailer
    Bottle - Tanker
    Bull Hauler - Cattle Truck
     
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  9. LaBubba

    LaBubba Light Load Member

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    TWIC-Totaly Worthless Identification Card issued by DHS
    DHS-Depatment of Homeland Stupidity
    NE-Northeast,Not Easy
    NYC-Non Yeilding Cars
     
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