Table of Contents What is a Fifth Wheel The fifth wheel refers to a horseshoe-shaped coupling device at the rear of the towing vehicle. It works in conjunction...
Table of Contents What is a Fuel Card in Trucking Fuel cards are specialized payment cards used exclusively for purchasing fuel and other vehicle-related...
Table of Contents What is the Previous Employer Safety Check The Previous Employer Safety Check is an assessment of a truck driver’s past three-year...
Table of Contents What is a Pintle Hitch A pintle hitch is a type of towing hitch that employs a hook and loop mechanism, with the hook (pintle) attached to...
Table of Contents Semi Truck Transmission Maintenance and Troubleshooting Proper transmission maintenance is a cornerstone of efficient truck operation. The...
Table of Contents What are Adverse Driving Conditions Adverse driving conditions refer to unexpected weather or other road conditions that were not known to a...
Table of Contents What is a Tarp in Trucking Tarp short for tarpaulin, is a large, strong cover used in flatbed trucking to protect cargo from environmental...
Table of Contents Semi Truck Cooling System Maintenance Effective cooling system maintenance is vital for commercial trucks, as it ensures the engine operates...
Table of Contents What is Per Diem for Truck Drivers Per diem pay for truck drivers is a daily allowance or reimbursement primarily for meals, allowing drivers...
Table of Contents What is a Broker-Carrier Agreement At its core, a broker-carrier agreement is a legally binding contract between a freight broker and a...
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