Liftgate

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Table of Contents What is a Liftgate? A liftgate, also known as a lift deck, hydraulic lift, or tail lift, is a mechanical device installed at the rear of a...

Transportation Security Administration TSA

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Table of Contents What is Transportation Security Administration – TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the U.S....

No Touch Freight & Touch Freight (The Difference)

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Table of Contents What is the Difference Between Touch Freight and No Touch Freight in Trucking Touch freight requires driver to physically handle or assist in...

Moving Violations

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Table of Contents What is a Moving Violation? A moving violation or traffic violation is any breach of traffic laws committed by a driver while the vehicle is...

Blind Shipment

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Table of Contents What is a Blind Shipment? A blind shipment is a freight shipping arrangement where the shipper or the receiver of the goods does not have...

Freight Broker Bond

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Table of Contents What is a Freight Broker Bond A freight broker bond, known as BMC-84 bond, is a type of surety bond required by the FMCSA for freight brokers...

Accessorial Charge

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Table of Contents What are Accessorial Charges (Additional Charges) Accessorial or additional charges are fees added to the base rate of freight transport....

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

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Table of Contents What is an Applicant Tracking System – ATS? An Applicant Tracking System or ATS for short is a software tool that automates and manages...

Trucking Glossary

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Table of Contents Common Glossary in the Trucking Industry  Welcome to our handy trucking glossary. It will take you through all the basic terminology and...

Local Trucking

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Table of Contents What is Local Trucking? Local trucking refers to the transportation of goods within local areas such as a city, county or state. Drivers...

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