50 Terms Everyone In The Trucking Industry Should Know

In other words, vehicles which are impossible for dismantling or loading in order to meet particular regulatory size or weight limits.

45. Interstate

A real translation of the trucking industry term is literally between states. As an explanation, it applies to loads transportation from one point in a state to another and between points in that same state.

In particular, the load passes through another state points in the United States and the other foreign countries.

interstate transportation in the trucking industry
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46. Jake Brake

Jake Brake is a synonym for Jacobs Engine Brake, it is a compression release brake. However, “Jake brake” is more common.

This engine allows the truck drivers to use pressure while opening the exhaust valves in the particular cylinder which helps to slow the truck.

By slowing the truck, the Jake Brake is increasing the braking power which is highly beneficial for those driving downhill.

47. Lease

A contract or agreement which has information about a particular use of equipment, or a property during a specific period.

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