Saturday, 4 May 2024, 7:15 AM
Site: edulabs.org academy
Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Transportation Program Glossary (James Depow)
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Glad HandsAir hose brake system connections between tractor and trailer. |
GladhandsFittings for connection of air brake lines between vehicles. Vacuum brake hose connectors are also called hose couplings. |
Gross WeightAs applied to a truck, the weight of a truck together with the weight of its entire contents. |
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Heated ServiceFreight carriage on a truck with heating equipment to protect freight that would otherwise be damaged by freezing. |
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I.A.T.A.International Air Transport Association. |
I.C.A.O.International Civil Aviation Organization. |
InterlineBetween two or more transportation lines. Also known as "joint haul". |
Interline FreightFreight which moves from point of origin to destination over the lines of two or more transportation companies. |
Intermodal TransportationTransportation movement involving more than one mode, e.g., rail-road, road-air, or rail-water. |
InterprovincialOperating between provinces. |