Freight glossary for open deck, flatbed, oversize, and heavy-haul planning.
Definitions for open deck freight planning terms, trailer types, OD/OW warnings, permit/escort review, and ODCubed planning outputs.
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Freight Glossary
Definitions for open deck freight planning terms, trailer types, OD/OW warnings, permit/escort review, and ODCubed planning outputs.
Freight GlossaryOpen deck freightOpen deck freight: Freight moved on open trailers such as flatbeds, step decks, RGNs, double drops, extendables, and hotshots instead of enclosed dry vans.Freight GlossaryFlatbed trailerFlatbed trailer: A single-deck open trailer commonly used for legal and dimensional freight that can be loaded from the side, rear, or overhead.Freight GlossaryStep-deck trailerStep-deck trailer: An open trailer with an upper deck and a lower main deck, often used when loaded height needs to be reduced versus a flatbed.Freight GlossaryRGN trailerRGN trailer: A removable gooseneck trailer with a low well section used for heavy or tall freight that needs lower deck height or drive-on loading.Freight GlossaryDouble drop trailerDouble drop trailer: A specialized open trailer with a low center well between raised front and rear decks for tall or dimensional freight.Freight GlossaryConestoga trailerConestoga trailer: An open-deck-style trailer with a rolling tarp system used when freight needs side-loading flexibility and weather protection.Freight GlossaryHotshot trailerHotshot trailer: A smaller open trailer setup often used for lighter, shorter freight when a full-size tractor-trailer is not required.Freight GlossaryOverwidth loadOverwidth load: A load whose width exceeds standard legal limits for the applicable route, jurisdiction, equipment, or planning rule set.Freight GlossaryOverheight loadOverheight load: A load whose loaded height may exceed legal or route-safe limits after trailer deck height and freight height are combined.Freight GlossaryOverlength loadOverlength load: A load, piece, or combined loaded configuration whose length or overhang exceeds applicable planning or legal thresholds.Freight GlossaryOverweight loadOverweight load: A load or loaded configuration whose gross, axle, bridge, or deck-concentration posture may exceed legal or equipment thresholds.Freight GlossarySuperloadSuperload: A load that exceeds normal oversize/overweight permit thresholds and may require special review, routing, escorts, or agency coordination.Freight GlossaryPermit loadPermit load: A load that likely requires one or more oversize, overweight, or route-specific permits before movement.Freight GlossaryEscort vehicleEscort vehicle: A support vehicle used with certain oversize, overweight, or route-restricted moves to warn traffic and support movement control.Freight GlossaryPilot carPilot car: A type of escort vehicle used to support oversize or restricted moves, often ahead of or behind the load depending on requirements.Freight GlossaryPolice escortPolice escort: A law-enforcement escort that may be required for certain oversize, overweight, route-restricted, or high-risk moves.Freight GlossaryRoute surveyRoute survey: A route review process used to evaluate clearances, restrictions, turns, obstructions, and operational feasibility for dimensional moves.Freight GlossaryBill of ladingBill of lading: A transportation document that records shipment, carrier, consignee, commodity, and handling details for a load.Freight GlossaryLoading schematicLoading schematic: A visual plan showing how freight pieces are arranged across the selected trailer or load configuration.Freight GlossaryLoad plan workbookLoad plan workbook: A spreadsheet-style planning export that summarizes scenarios, load assignments, warnings, piece data, and quote-support context.Freight GlossaryTruck countTruck count: The number of truck loads needed to move a freight set under the selected trailer, dimension, weight, and planning constraints.Freight GlossaryTrailer fitTrailer fit: The assessment of whether freight dimensions, weight, and placement can work on a trailer without faking feasibility.Freight GlossaryLoad quoteLoad quote: A pricing or commercial response built around freight, equipment, lane, load count, and operational assumptions.
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