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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B TrainA combination vehicle consisting of a tractor and two or three semi-trailers, where each towed trailer is hitched to a fifth wheel on the frame of the preceding trailer. Courtesy of Transport Canada |
BackhaulTo handle a shipment in the direction of the lighter traffic flow between two points or areas. |
BaileeOne to whom goods are entrusted. |
BailmentDelivery of goods in trust from one party to the other for a purpose, such as storage, in the expectation that the goods will be returned when the purpose is accomplised. Fixing responsibility for safekeeping. |
Bill of LadingA contract for the carriage of goods. A bill of lading has three purposes:
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Billed WeightThe weight of a shipment as shown on the freight bill; not necessarily the actual weight. |
Bob TailDriving the tractor without pulling a trailer. |
Break BulkTo separate a composite load into individual shipments and route to different destinations |
Brokera) A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load. b) An owner-operator |
Bulk FreightFreight not in packages or individual containers, but contained only by the structure and body of the truck or trailer. |