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Today's Terms
Bobtail Tractor
Definition:
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)
Landing Gear
Definition:
legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor.
Cargo Weight
Definition:
Combined weight of all loads, gear and supplies on a vehicle.
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