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Your truck driver 10-Codes of the Day
10-8 = In Service, subject to call
10-65 = Awaiting your next message or assignment
10-43 = Traffic tied up at .........
10-77 = Negative Contact
10-93 = Check my frequency on this channel
Your Truck driving Definitions of the Day
Air Ride Suspension
Suspension which supports the load on air-filled rubber bags rather than steel springs. Compressed air is supplied by the same engine-driven air compressor and reservoir tanks which provide air to the air brake system.
Headache Rack
Heavy protective barrier mounted behind the tractor's cab. Designed to prevent "headaches" caused by load shifting forward from the trailer and crushing the cab.
City kitty
Woman city police officer
PTO (Power Takeoff)
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment. A PTO often drives a hydraulic pump, which can power a dump body, concrete mixer or refuse packer. Some designs mount to a standard opening on the transmission, while others attach at the front or rear of the engine.
Breaker
CB'er who asks to use a channel