Transportation Program Glossary (James Depow)

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"The attached file is a glossary of transportation terms used in my transportation program," states James.

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G

Air hose brake system connections between tractor and trailer.

Fittings for connection of air brake lines between vehicles. Vacuum brake hose connectors are also called hose couplings.

As applied to a truck, the weight of a truck together with the weight of its entire contents.

H

Freight carriage on a truck with heating equipment to protect freight that would otherwise be damaged by freezing.

I

International Air Transport Association.

International Civil Aviation Organization.

Between two or more transportation lines. Also known as "joint haul".

Freight which moves from point of origin to destination over the lines of two or more transportation companies.

Transportation movement involving more than one mode, e.g., rail-road, road-air, or rail-water.

Operating between provinces.