Semi-Truck Driver Questions and
Answers
Cargo Weight – answer Weight of the merchandise that you carry in your truck
CB – answer The radio of a semi truck
Chasis Weight – answer The base where all the truck cargo goes
Berth – answer The part where you can sleep inside your Semi Truck
Doubles – answer Doubles are called when a semi-truck has two containers pulling
Kingpin – answer It is the hook that connects the trailer to the semi truck
CDL – answer Commercial Drivers License
Drivetrain – answer transmission (gearbox)
Relay Driving – answer n LTL shipments, a driver only takes a load a portion of the way,
usually for the
duration of one shift (eight to 10 hours). The driver then turns the truck over to another
driver
to continue the trip.
Rig – answer A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together.
GAWR – answer Gross Axle Weight Rating
Logistics – answer The commercial activity of transporting goods to customers.
OTR – answer OVER THE ROAD
Standars – answer Standar Trasmition
Runaway Ramp – answer Often seen on a steep grade, these are wide, soft areas a
truck can pull into to slow down when its brakes lose power.
VIN – answer The serial number or verification of a vehicle
Air horn – answer It is the one they use to warn of something
Sleeper-Cab – answer A truck tractor or more truck cab incorporating a bed or bunk.
Answers
Cargo Weight – answer Weight of the merchandise that you carry in your truck
CB – answer The radio of a semi truck
Chasis Weight – answer The base where all the truck cargo goes
Berth – answer The part where you can sleep inside your Semi Truck
Doubles – answer Doubles are called when a semi-truck has two containers pulling
Kingpin – answer It is the hook that connects the trailer to the semi truck
CDL – answer Commercial Drivers License
Drivetrain – answer transmission (gearbox)
Relay Driving – answer n LTL shipments, a driver only takes a load a portion of the way,
usually for the
duration of one shift (eight to 10 hours). The driver then turns the truck over to another
driver
to continue the trip.
Rig – answer A truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together.
GAWR – answer Gross Axle Weight Rating
Logistics – answer The commercial activity of transporting goods to customers.
OTR – answer OVER THE ROAD
Standars – answer Standar Trasmition
Runaway Ramp – answer Often seen on a steep grade, these are wide, soft areas a
truck can pull into to slow down when its brakes lose power.
VIN – answer The serial number or verification of a vehicle
Air horn – answer It is the one they use to warn of something
Sleeper-Cab – answer A truck tractor or more truck cab incorporating a bed or bunk.
