Trucking Terminology: 50+ Essential Terms

Load & Freight Terms

BOL, Rate Confirmation, Deadhead, Backhaul, LTL, FTL, Accessorial, Lumper, Detention, Drop & Hook — all essential terms for the freight industry.

Equipment Terms

Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Bobtail, Tandem, Sleeper, Day Cab, 53-footer — know your equipment types.

Compliance Terms

CDL, DOT, FMCSA, HOS, ELD, IFTA, CSA, DVIR, MC Number, DOT Number — regulations every trucker must know.

Business & Finance

Factoring, RPM, CPM, Owner Operator, Settlement, Per Diem, Comcheck, Quick Pay — the business side of trucking.