Truck Accident Terms and Definitions

Fixed Tandem Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft Yard Jockey Person who operates a yard tractor. Kingpin Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot. Tandem Axle (Tandems) Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together. Bobtail Tractor Tractor operating without a trailer. Also refers to straight truck. Bogie (also spelled bogey) Assembly of two or more axles, usually a pair in tandem. Brake Horsepower (bhp) Engine horsepower rating as determined by brake dynamometer testing. (see Horsepower) Semitrailer trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly. Dead-Heading Operating a truck without cargo. 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. Landing Gear legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor. LTL Carrier company which consolidates less-than-truckload cargo for multiple destinations on one vehicle.

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	A Driver May Be On Duty For More Than 14 Hours. A driver may remain on duty for more than 14 hours; however, the driver cannot drive a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty. Also, the additional on-duty time will reduce on-duty time available under the 60/70-hour time limit.