Useful Trucking Terms
Below you will find some useful terms and abbreviations used within the Trucking Industry.
RSA
Road Safety Authority
CPC
Certificate of Professional Competence
DTT
Driver Theory Test
CVRT
Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test
MAM
Maximum Authorised Mass
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
Artic
Abreviation for Articulated Vehicle (Category CE)
Tractor Unit
The tractor unit serves as a method of moving trailers
Suzies
Abbreviated term for suspended lines that carry power
and compressed air from the truck to the trailer.
Exhaust Brake
Slows a diesel engine by closing off the exhaust path
Fifth Wheel
Connector on Tractor-Unit that provides link to Trailer King Pin
Anderson Plug
Popular name for Electrical Auxillarys on Trailer
Hiab
Popular manufacturer Lorry Loader Crane
Moffett Mounty
Popular name for a Truck Mounted Forklift
Wagon and Drag
Rigid Truck towing a Draw Bar Trailer
TIR
Stands for "Transports Internationaux Routiers" or "International Road Transports"
Tachograph
A device fitted to a vehicle that automatically records its speed, distance
driving hours and rest periods