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Important Trucking Terminology

When coordinating trucking, you might come across specific terms unique to the industry. Below is a brief overview explaining some of these terms and the contexts in which they apply.

Early Return Day (ERD)

The designated first day you can return a container to a terminal without facing extra fees. Provided in the booking confirmation, this date sets a boundary for early returns, ensuring coordination and helping terminals manage incoming shipments smoothly.

Cut-off

The last permissible day to return a container to the terminal for it to be loaded and depart as scheduled. Missing this date could lead to rescheduling and additional costs, so it’s crucial for timely shipping.

Detention

Extra fees charged when loading or unloading a container exceeds the standard free time offered by truckers (usually two hours). Detention fees can also apply if drivers are delayed at a terminal for container pickup or drop-off, motivating efficient loading operations.

Live-load

A container-loading scenario where the cargo is loaded into the container on the same day the container is delivered to the facility. Notably, the trucker’s job here is just to wait during loading; assistance isn’t typically provided.

Drop and Pick

The process of dropping off an empty or loaded container at the shipper’s site, with the trucker returning later (the next day or a scheduled date) to retrieve it. This allows flexibility in loading or unloading without requiring the driver’s presence.

Per Diem

Charges that accrue if a container remains out of the terminal past the carrier's free allowance days (usually three to five). Rates for per diem charges vary based on carrier and location, incentivizing prompt container return.

Dry Run

A situation when a container is delivered to the destination but returned empty, without being loaded or utilized. This typically results from scheduling issues or canceled shipments, incurring additional operational costs.

Layover Fee

Charges that apply when a trucker exceeds their regulated working hours and must take a rest period. Layover fees compensate drivers for time lost due to extensive loading delays or long distances between loading points and the terminal.

Pre-pull

When a container is taken out of the terminal a day before the scheduled pick-up or ERD. This ensures the container is available at the shipper’s facility the following day, aiding in timely, coordinated loading.

Cross-town

A logistical move where a container or trailer is transferred from one railroad to another within a city. Cross-town services are used to connect different rail lines for broader shipping routes.

Reposition

Occurs when an empty container is returned to a terminal different from its pickup location, often due to equipment shortages in certain areas. Repositioning helps balance container availability to meet shifting demands across locations.

Scale Tickets

Documents obtained when weighing containers on terminal scales. Some terminals, such as those in Dallas, TX, mandate these tickets for loaded containers to verify compliance with weight restrictions.

Weight Limits

Maximum weight standards for containers, which vary by container type and state regulations. Typical limits are:


20' Standard Dry Van (DV): 38,000 lbs (17,237 kg)
40' Dry Van / High Cube (DV/HC): 42,000 lbs (19,051 kg)

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