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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Tare Weightthe weight of a container and the material used for packing. As applied to a car or truckload, it is the weight of the vehicle exclusive of its contents. | |
TEUTwenty-foot Equivalent Units (containers). | |
TOFCTrailer on a rail flat car (a form of piggyback). | |
Tractor-TrailerA tractor hauling a trailer; also called a "Rig". | |
Trunk LinesPipelines used for long-distance movement of crude oil to distant refrineries, or for movement of refined products. | |