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.
Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
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IntraprovincialOperating within one province. | |
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K.D.F.Knocked Down Flat. | |
KingpinA metal pin located on a plate mounted on the underside of the frame of a semi-trailer, which couples with the locking mechanism of a fifth wheel to permit towing. | |
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Log BookA book carried and kept by truck drivers conatining daily records of hours, routes, etc. travelled. | |
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ManifestA document giving a description of a ship's cargo or the contents of a car or truck. | |
mini bridgeA term associated with international freight, where freight arrives by ocean carrier on one coast (Atlantic or Pacific) and is then transported by rail (or truck) to destinations on the other coast (as opposed to an all ocean transport through the Panama Canal). | |
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National Energy BoardThe Canadian agency reponsible for regulating interprovincial and international pipelines. | |
NAV CanadaThe private sector company responsible for the operation of Canada's civil air navigation service (ANS). NAV CANADA co-ordinates the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in Canadian domestic airspace and international airspace assigned to Canadian control. Through its coast-to-coast operations, NAV CANADA provides air traffic control, flight information services including weather briefings and airport advisory services, and air navigation and approach aids. Source: http://www.navcanada.ca/ | |
NestedPacked one within another. | |