Glossary Terms

Commonly referred to as a headache rack or bulkhead, these are typically found on a flatbed type trailer. The headboard is a blockade at the nose of a flatbed; its purpose is to keep a [...]

A car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to a cargo area. Often abbreviated to HB.

A type of car audio system, often abbreviated to H/K.

Usually found on an ID tag. This rating represents the amount of maximum weight that the vehicle or trailer axles are designed to support.

A type of drain which bottom unloaders use to unload non-pumping tanker drains.

A type of trim specific to Chevrolet Corvettes.

Similar to electronic vans, except for standard size wheel and tires which result in an interior wheel well on the floor. Therefore, the lower deck is not entirely flat.

Rather than a sub-frame, a full frame supports the entire trailer.

A type of trim specific to General Motors vehicles.

A reinforced plastic material composed of glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix.