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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P&DPickup and Delivery (of freight). |
PiggybackThe transportation of truck trailers and containers on railway flatcars. |
PrepaidA term used to designate that the shipper (consignor) is responsible for the freight charges (or a 3rd party identified by the shipper). |
Profit CenterA department set up within a company where the department charges for its service (to its customers which are other departments within the same company). In transportation, a private fleet set up as a profit center will compare income versus cost, and will compare its performance against commerical carriers. |
Pup-TrailerA short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer. |