TruckDisp Equipment Specifications Flashcards

What is the standard maximum legal width for commercial trucks on US highways without a permit?

Answer: 102 inches (8.5 feet)

Federal regulations allow a maximum width of 102 inches (8.5 feet) for commercial vehicles on Interstate highways.

A 'conestoga' trailer is best described as:

Answer: A flatbed with a retractable tarp system that slides over the cargo

A Conestoga trailer has a rolling tarp system on a flatbed frame that provides protection while allowing side and end loading.

What is the function of 'air ride suspension' on a trailer?

Answer: It uses air bags to cushion the ride and protect fragile cargo

Air ride suspension uses pressurized air bags instead of steel springs, reducing vibration and better protecting sensitive cargo.

How many standard pallets (48x40 inches) can a 53-foot dry van trailer typically hold?

Answer: 26 pallets

A 53-foot trailer can typically hold 26 standard pallets in a single row configuration.

What is a 'bobtail' truck?

Answer: A semi-truck tractor operating without a trailer attached

A bobtail is a semi-truck tractor driven without a trailer, which affects braking and handling performance.

What does 'kingpin' refer to in a semi-trailer's coupling system?

Answer: The steel pin on the trailer that locks into the tractor's fifth wheel

The kingpin is a solid steel pin protruding from the trailer's front underside that slides into and locks with the fifth wheel.

A 'curtainside' trailer differs from a standard dry van primarily because:

Answer: Its walls are retractable fabric curtains allowing forklift loading from the side

Curtainside trailers have retractable fabric walls that can be pulled back for side-forklift loading, improving efficiency at warehouses.