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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A DollyA converter dolly that is towed from a single hitch on the centerline of the towing unit. | |
Accessorial ServiceA service rendered by a carier in addition to a transportation service, such as heating, storage, packing pre-cooling, etc. | |
Air Freedom RightsNegotiated priveleges, between countries, that allows for foreign airlines to fly over, land in or out of another country. These freedoms were initially developed in 1944 and currently consist of nine (9). Further information, including pictures, can be found at http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch3en/conc3en/airfreedom.html | |
Axle WeightAmount of weight carried by one axle. | |