Montana Truck Drivers | MT Trucking Company
Your truck driver 10-Codes of the Day
10-27 = I am moving to Channel ......
10-25 = Can you Contact .......
10-29 = Time is up for contact
10-23 = Stand by
10-84 = My telephone number is .........
Your Truck driving Definitions of the Day
Jackknife
To place the trailer at a very sharp angle to the tractor.
Private Carrier
Business which operates trucks primarily for the purpose of transporting its own products and raw materials. The principle business activity of a private carrier is not transportation. (see For-Hire Carrier)
ABS (Antilock Braking System)
Computer, sensors and solenoid valves which together monitor wheel speed and modulate braking force if wheel lockup is sensed during braking. Helps the driver retain control of the vehicle during heavy braking on slippery roads.
Doubles (Twins, Twin Trailers)
Combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. (see Converter Dolly; Pintle Hook)
Evil Kenivel
Motorcycle cop