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B Train

A combination vehicle consisting of a tractor and two or three semi-trailers, where each towed trailer is hitched to a fifth wheel on the frame of the preceding trailer.

Van B Train

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Backhaul

To handle a shipment in the direction of the lighter traffic flow between two points or areas.

Bailee

One to whom goods are entrusted.

Bailment

Delivery of goods in trust from one party to the other for a purpose, such as storage, in the expectation that the goods will be returned when the purpose is accomplised.  Fixing responsibility for safekeeping.

Bill of Lading

A contract for the carriage of goods.

A bill of lading has three purposes:

  1. A receipt to the shipper signed by, or on behalf of, the carrier, acknowledging that specified goods have been received for shipment;
  2. A memorandum of the terms and conditions of the contract between the shipper and the carrier for the transportation of the goods to the destination named in the contract; and
  3. It may be evidence of the title of the goods.

Billed Weight

The weight of a shipment as shown on the freight bill; not necessarily the actual weight.

Bob Tail

Driving the tractor without pulling a trailer.

Break Bulk

To separate a composite load into individual shipments and route to different destinations

Broker

a) A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

b) An owner-operator

Bulk Freight

Freight not in packages or individual containers, but contained only by the structure and body of the truck or trailer.

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