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Today's Terms
Semitrailer
Definition:
trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly.
Container (Shipping Container)
Definition:
Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds.
Hazmat
Definition:
Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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