Cb radio lingo history drivers#
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If you are seeking a change and looking to start a new career as a trucker - or perhaps you’re already a trucker and you’re unhappy with the company you currently work for - check out this fun article on trucker slang and how you can be a happier, healthier truck driver with a better career than ever before!

Trucker slang is a whole language in itself and in order to fit into trucker culture, you’d better get learning. Weigh Station - state regulated check point for legal weight limits, equipment compliance, and driver licensing and logs found at state entry points among interstates and U.S.If you are a seasoned trucker, you know that trucker slang makes up a huge portion of conversations over CB Radio and at truck stops. Veteran Driver - “Seasoned Driver” - trucker with millions of miles driven Turtle Race - two trucks trying to pass one another, usually with speed governors

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Truck Stop - Gas/Diesel Station with added amenities for truckers including but not limited to, fast food and full service restaurants, showers, diesel mechanic shops, and provided parked for large trucks Tractor Trailer - Tractor with a trailer attached combination vehicle Super Trucker - irresponsible driver not taken seriously (i.e., driving fast, wearing gloves, like to think they “break the rules, etc.) Suicide Jockey - Driver hauling explosives Straight Truck - tractor with cargo area permanently attached on one chassis Straight Back - Reversing in a straight line Steering Wheel Holder - Rookie or uncaring driver, only knows “how to hold the wheel” Slow Crawl - bumper to bumper traffic, stop and go, leading to a “slow crawl” Sleeper (Sleeper Berth) - area behind cab of tractor considered a truckers living and resting space Salt Shaker - service vehicle used to treat roadways for snow and ice, aid in snow/ice removal, by dumping salt or brine on pavement Safe Haven - secure parking facility or area used for active high security shipments Rubbernecker/s - people who slow down to look at an accident on the road, known for causing back ups Radio Check - used to ask others over the cb if your communication is coming through clearly Qualcomm - brand of satellite units used for dispatch communications, load information, elogs, and EOBR services Pre/Post-Trip - inspection of truck required by law, to the responsibility of the driver before and after operating equipment Prepass - device used to bypass weigh stations Predispatch “Preplan' - Future scheduled load Placards - diamond shaped signage used to identify and communicate hazmat cargo classifications Personal Conveyance - time allowed for personal use of which doesn't go against your clock Pay-Load - shipping weight / total weight of freight Party Row - back row of truck stop parking lots, used in past time for lot lizard hang outs OTR “Over-The-Road” - long haul truck driver (cross country)

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Marker Interrupt - switch that will momentarily turn off the marker lights on the truck and trailer, used primarily to communicate something to other truck drivers (safe to get over, thank you for letting me over, hazard up ahead, etc.) Lumper - person at pick up or delivery whose responsible for loading or offloading your freight, usually for a fee LTL - Less Than Truckload - combination of small shipments for multiple delivery destinations Lowboy - “Step deck” - Flatbed trailer with a low deck used for oversized freight Lot Lizard - Prostitute (primarily found at truck stops - walking throughout the parking lot knocking on trucks) Local Driver “Local” - drivers that run within a short distance of home (inner city, tri-county, tri-state areas) known for being home every night or multiple nights per week Live load/unload - driver supplies empty trailer and remains at shipper untill freight it fully loaded, and waits to get unloaded at deliveries Largecar - any class 8 vehicle, usually show trucks (lots of chrome and accessories) Landing Gear - adjustable legs used to hold trailer upright independent from the tractor Kojak with a Kodak - cop using a speed gun Knocking on your doors - coming up behind you or following too closely Keep the rubber side down - “safe travels” - “be safe on your trip” (maintaining contact with the tires and the road, keeping your unit upright) Jake Brakes - Engine brakes Engine Retarder