Other Trucking Industry Terminology

Examples: 1) “Our base rate excludes accessorials like detention and liftgate.” 2) “Add a tarping accessorial to the flatbed quote.”

Examples: 1) “We invoked the adverse conditions exception due to unexpected black ice.” 2) “Dispatch noted the snow squall so the driver could extend drive time by two hours.”

Examples: 1) “We priced that lane as a backhaul so the rate is lower.” 2) “Finding a backhaul reduces empty miles after the headhaul.”

Examples: 1) “Make sure the driver leaves with the signed BOL.” 2) “The BOL lists the NMFC class and piece count for the LTL shipment.”

Examples: 1) “He was bobtailing from the yard to the shipper.” 2) “Bobtail insurance covers the tractor when it’s not hauling a trailer.”

Examples: 1) “We tendered the load to our primary carrier.” 2) “Carrier compliance includes insurance, authority, and safety checks.”

Examples: 1) “This route requires a CDL Class A driver.” 2) “Class A allows operation of combos over 26,001 lbs with trailers over 10,000 lbs.”

Examples: 1) “We need a current COI showing $1M auto liability.” 2) “Broker won’t onboard the carrier without the COI listing cargo coverage.”

Examples: 1) “Their CSA scores in HOS and Vehicle Maintenance improved.” 2) “High CSA percentiles can trigger FMCSA interventions.”

Examples: 1) “We want to minimize deadhead to improve RPM.” 2) “It’s a 75-mile deadhead to the pickup.”

Examples: 1) “Detention starts after two hours of free time.” 2) “We negotiated $75/hour detention after the free period.”

Examples: 1) “Verify the carrier’s USDOT number status on SAFER.” 2) “New entrants get a safety audit after receiving a USDOT number.”

Examples: 1) “We run drop-and-hook with a trailer pool at the DC.” 2) “Drop-and-hook boosts driver utilization versus live load.”

Examples: 1) “The EDI 204 is the load tender; the 214 is status updates.” 2) “We send 210 invoices via EDI.”

Examples: 1) “The ELD recorded a driving event in yard move status.” 2) “ELD data supports proactive ETA management.”

Examples: 1) “FMCSA enforces HOS and carrier safety rules.” 2) “Check FMCSA for authority and safety rating.”

Examples: 1) “FSC adjusts weekly based on the DOE fuel index.” 2) “Our contract uses a peg and sliding scale for fuel surcharge.”

Examples: 1) “Don’t exceed the trailer’s GVWR.” 2) “Spec’ing lighter equipment increases payload within GVWR.”

Examples: 1) “Driver needs an H endorsement for this hazmat load.” 2) “Follow placarding and route restrictions for hazmat.”

Examples: 1) “The 14-hour clock is about to run out.” 2) “Use the split sleeper option to manage HOS.”

Examples: 1) “We file IFTA quarterly for multi-state fuel taxes.” 2) “Keep fuel receipts for IFTA audits.”

Examples: 1) “We converted highway moves to intermodal for cost savings.” 2) “Drayage handles the first/last mile of intermodal.”

Examples: 1) “We run apportioned plates under IRP.” 2) “IRP fees allocate registration across states based on miles.”

Examples: 1) “Our KPIs include OTP, tender acceptance, and RPM.” 2) “We review KPI dashboards weekly.”

Examples: 1) “That lane is Chicago to Dallas.” 2) “We need better coverage on our Northeast lanes.”

Examples: 1) “Load rolled; the driver is owed layover pay.” 2) “Avoid weekend layovers with drop trailers.”

Examples: 1) “LTL pricing is based on NMFC class and density.” 2) “We’ll consolidate multiple LTLs into a truckload.”

Examples: 1) “The shipper tendered via API, not EDI.” 2) “We auto-accept tenders within the routing guide.”

Examples: 1) “A 5:1 load-to-truck ratio signals a tight market.” 2) “Boards show rising ratios in the Southeast.”

Examples: 1) “There’s a $250 lumper at the grocery DC.” 2) “Add the lumper receipt to the invoice.”

Examples: 1) “Verify their MC status before tendering.” 2) “New carriers must activate MC authority.”

Examples: 1) “Retailers penalize for poor OTIF.” 2) “We improved OTIF with tighter appointment discipline.”

Examples: 1) “He’s an owner-operator leased to our fleet.” 2) “Owner-ops prefer quick pay options.”

Examples: 1) “Upload the signed POD to close the load.” 2) “The POD shows a count discrepancy.”

Examples: 1) “Unit 231 is due for PM A service.” 2) “Regular PM reduces roadside breakdowns.”

Examples: 1) “Broker offers 2% quick pay in 2 days.” 2) “We use quick pay instead of factoring.”

Examples: 1) “Set the reefer to 34°F continuous.” 2) “Record pulp temps to comply with FSMA.”

Examples: 1) “Annual RFP covers all outbound lanes.” 2) “We’ll run a mini-bid before peak season.”

Examples: 1) “Follow the routing guide: primary, then backups.” 2) “Non-compliance with the routing guide triggers chargebacks.”

Examples: 1) “Our RPM target is $2.25 all-in.” 2) “Deadhead erodes effective RPM.”

Examples: 1) “FMCSA lists them as Satisfactory.” 2) “A Conditional rating can limit shipper access.”

Examples: 1) “CDL short-haul drivers can use the 150 air-mile rule.” 2) “We keep time records instead of full RODS under the exemption.”

Examples: 1) “Use a 7/3 split to extend your 14-hour window.” 2) “The ELD shows a compliant 8/2 split.”

Examples: 1) “Spot rates spiked after the storm.” 2) “We covered the overflow on the spot market.”

Examples: 1) “The TMS optimizes multi-stop routing.” 2) “Integrate the TMS with ELDs for live ETAs.”

Examples: 1) “Load canceled at the dock; bill TONU.” 2) “Our TONU policy applies after dispatch.”

Examples: 1) “Team increased tractor utilization from 7 to 9 hours/day.” 2) “Trailer utilization improved with a larger drop pool.”

Examples: 1) “The tractor received a bypass based on safety score.” 2) “Bypass systems reduce dwell at scales.”

Examples: 1) “The YMS tracks trailer locations and gate moves.” 2) “Use yard jockeys to execute YMS move tasks.”

Examples: 1) “Piloting BEV tractors on regional routes as ZETs.” 2) “CARB rules are accelerating the shift to ZETs.”