Driver Jobs for Local in Newland, Kentucky:
If you’re convenient to Newland, Kentucky and you’ve been dreaming of a local trucking job – it’s your lucky day! Companies such as the ones listed below are looking for qualified, professional truck drivers to run local routes in Newland, Kentucky. To find out the particulars of this local trucking job, fill out our secure online driver job application. You’ll be glad you did when you’re spending more time at home!
Trucking Companies in Newland, Kentucky
Your 10-Codes of the Day
10-34 = Trouble at this station, help is needed
10-17 = Urgent Business
10-41 = Please tune to channel ........
10-100 = Need to go to Bathroom
10-8 = In Service, subject to call
Your Truck driving Definitions of the Day
Double nickel
Traveling at 55 MPH
Brake Horsepower (bhp)
Engine horsepower rating as determined by brake dynamometer testing. (see Horsepower)
Tractor
Truck designed primarily to pull a semitrailer by means of a fifth wheel mounted over the rear axle(s). Sometimes called a truck tractor or highway tractor to differentiate from it from a farm tractor.
Spread Axle (Spread Tandem)
Tandem axle assembly spaced further apart than the standard spacing of 54 inches. The U.S. federal bridge formula favors trailer axles with an eight or nine foot spread by allowing higher weight than on tandems wth standard spacing.
Setback Axle
Front steering axle moved rearward from the generally accepted standard position. Advantages: Shorter turning radius and more of a vehicle's weight shifted to front axle.