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Tare Weight

the weight of a container and the material used for packing.  As applied to a car or truckload, it is the weight of the vehicle exclusive of its contents.

TEU

Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (containers).

TOFC

Trailer on a rail flat car (a form of piggyback).

Tractor-Trailer

A tractor hauling a trailer; also called a "Rig".

Trunk Lines

Pipelines used for long-distance movement of crude oil to distant refrineries, or for movement of refined products.