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Recruiter's Glossary

Examples: Load Securement • FMCSA Regulations • Wide Load

Truck Driving Terms

Understanding these terms will help you better evaluate candidates and communicate with hiring managers

Hazmat Endorsement

Kingpin

FMCSA Regulations

Cargo Insurance

Trailer Tracking

OTR (Over The Road)

Yard Spotting

Team Driving

DOT (Department of Transportation)

Route Optimization

Regional Haul

Post-trip Inspection

POD (Proof of Delivery)

Reefer Unit

LTL (Less Than Truckload)

Air Cards

Deadhead

Air Ride Suspension

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

APU (Auxiliary Power Unit)

Local Haul

DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)

Air Brakes Endorsement

Per Diem

Fifth Wheel

Chain Laws

Double/Triple Endorsement

Detention Pay

HOS (Hours of Service)

Trip Planning

BOL (Bill of Lading)

FTL (Full Truckload)

Sliding Tandems

Fuel Surcharge

CSA Scores

Sleeper Berth

Logbook

Drayage

Wide Load

CDL-A

Jake Brake

Oversize Load

ELD (Electronic Logging Device)

Lumper Fee

Tanker Endorsement

CB Radio

IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)

Pre-trip Inspection

Load Securement

Weight Station

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