Truck Accident Terms and Definitions

TOFC (Trailer On Flatcar) Method of moving cargo which involves transporting semitrailers on railroad flat cars. Semitrailer trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly. Hazmat Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Tandem Axle (Tandems) Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together. Container (Shipping Container) Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds. LTL Carrier company which consolidates less-than-truckload cargo for multiple destinations on one vehicle. Dead-Heading Operating a truck without cargo. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load. Yard Jockey Person who operates a yard tractor. Kingpin Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot.

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	Raising The Number Of Driving Hours Save Lives. The longer off-duty time allows drivers to have more regular schedules and increases the potential for quality sleep. This is consistent with fatigue- and sleep-related studies considered in development of the rule that indicate the amount and quality of sleep a person receives has a strong influence on alertness.