Truck Accident Terms and Definitions

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle. Cargo Weight Combined weight of all loads, gear and supplies on a vehicle. Hazmat Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Kingpin Pin around which a steer axle's wheels pivot. Dead-Heading Operating a truck without cargo. Container (Shipping Container) Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds. Yard Jockey Person who operates a yard tractor. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load. Landing Gear legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor. Fixed Tandem Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft

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	Raising The Number Of Driving Hours Save Lives. The longer off-duty time allows drivers to have more regular schedules and increases the potential for quality sleep. This is consistent with fatigue- and sleep-related studies considered in development of the rule that indicate the amount and quality of sleep a person receives has a strong influence on alertness.