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A Dolly

A converter dolly that is towed from a single hitch on the centerline of the towing unit.

A Train

A combination vehicle consisting of a tractor and semi-trailer coupled to one or two full trailers, which are fitted with single drawbars. Most commonly, the full trailers are comprised of semi-trailers coupled to A Dolly converter.

Accessorial Service

A service rendered by a carier in addition to a transportation service, such as heating, storage, packing pre-cooling, etc.

Air Freedom Rights

Negotiated 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 Weight

Amount of weight carried by one axle.