Learn Some MORE Trucking Language!

If you are looking to pursue a truck driver job, you will soon be introduced to a new set of terms truck drivers use on a regular basis. Whether it’s between the drivers and the carriers or between the CB and the truck drivers, the “trucker talk” is the language that rules here. There are innumerable types of trucker terms that are used amongst people appointed for Jobs in trucking. A few general trucking are defined below:

Average length of Haul- Number of miles in average between the pick-up and delivery spots
CB- FCC requires no license for this; it’s a two-way radio
Dispatching- The scheduling and control of intercity traffic and intracity pick-up and delivery.
Drop Yard- This is a small area of land that trucking companies own and allows for drivers to park their trucks and trailers on it.
Fuel Bonus- These are bonuses given by trucking companies to drivers who can exceed a pre-set MPG average.
Lease Purchase- Method of purchasing a rig from a regulated carrier, whereby rent (paid to the carrier for the privilege of using the cab) is applied to the principle owed.
Load- This is the freight that the driver is pulling in the trailer.
MVR- An acronym for Motor Vehicle Report. These are used to determine a drivers history and hiring eligibility.
OTR- Over-the-Road
Pre Pass- This is an electronic system in trucks that allows for drivers to bypass scales (weigh stations).
Regional Run- This refers to a type of driving position when a driver is kept with in a region, such as the southeast.
Yard Jockey- Person who operates a yard tractor.