Glossary Terms

A federal or state imposed on the manufacture and distribution of certain non-essential consumer goods.

Found on milk tanks. Rear load and unload for ease of operation in a farmyard.

A driving support system that uses a range of functions to assist the driver in making decisions in order to provide for more safe and comfortable driving and to reduce driver fatigue. Often [...]

Found in refrigerated trailers, this floor is a series of peaks and valleys that allow cold air to circulate under the product being transported.

Often found on tanks to maintain shape with dense liquid loads, i.e. acids and contaminates.

Refers to the support posts that maintain the side wall structure of the trailer. They are visible from the outside or an exterior post trailer, often called “x” post.

A trailer frame that can be pneumatically or hydraulically lengthened.

The horsepower of an inboard engine. Listed only if the engine is standard equipment and included in the basic MSRP.

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.  Size stated in liters. Further engine characteristics are identified using the following characters. Code Description T Turbo D [...]

A refrigeration unit usually running on liquid fuel but also can run on electricity when not in transit.