Often asked: What Does A Line Of Cops And Tractor Trailers Mean?

What are some trucker sayings?

Common Trucker Slang:

• All locked up: a weigh station is closed.
• Alligator: there’s a blown tire in the road.
• Anteater: Kenworth T-600.
• Bear: police officer.
• Big slab or big road: interstate.
• Black eye: your headlight is out.
• Bulldog: Mack tractor.
• Buster brown: UPS truck.

What do DOT officers look for?

The DOT official will inspect the driver’s documents including license, medical certificates, logs, HOS documentation, inspection reports, and Hazmat endorsements. The driver will also be checked to make sure they aren’t under the influence of any drugs, alcohol, or any other hazardous material.

Why do police pull over semi trucks?

Highway patrol are trained to spot irregularities with the trucks, whether it be maintenance issues, tire wear issues, overweight issues, brakes and hydraulic issues. They will pull them over and do a full inspection if necessary, and confirm the drivers log books and driving times are within limits.

What does stack eights mean?

A: If you hear a truck driver say ” Stack Them Eights ” on their CB radio, it’s just another way to say “Best wishes.” There are hundreds of other popular CB slang phrases – to learn more, check out the links below or browse the rest of our online CB slang dictionary.

What is a outlaw trucker?

” Outlaw ” implies that a trucker is running without authority, overweight, out of hours, etc. A different term from the old days is “Gypsy Trucker “.

What does breaker breaker 19 mean?

It is pronounced “ breaker one nine ” and equates to asking permission to speak on channel 19. Channel 19 is the “trucker channel” on the CB radio, and before you begin speaking on the the channel, it’s customary to ask for other drivers who may be carrying on a conversation for a break. “Bear”

What will fail a DOT inspection?

If there is a problem, the “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light may be on. If the light is on when you come in for inspection, the vehicle will fail the test. The Check Engine light is malfunctioning. The diagnostic connector is missing, damaged, or not functioning.

Can DOT search your sleeper?

Checking for sleeper restraints, and bedclothes don’t require a search. You can see those things standing on the step of the truck and even if they want to get in to check them that’s all they can check. They can ‘t go looking through your personal belongings or cabinets etc.. which is a search.

Can a DOT officer pull you over?

A DOT officer or state trooper can pull you over anywhere, including weigh stations, truck stops or on the side of the road. As a driver, it’s your responsibility to act in a professional manner throughout the process.

How do you perform a high risk stop?

use of command presence, immediate direction of firepower and verbal commands. Immediately notify the dispatcher of your intentions to perform a High Risk Stop. This leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to what you are intending to do and what resources you are going to need.

Do truckers get pulled over?

Speeding is a very common reason truck drivers are pulled over, which often is followed up by a more thorough look into other areas such as registration.

Why do state troopers stop trucks?

“These semi- trucks are properly equipped to initiate a traffic stop; however, they are used primarily for spotting.” Lieutenant Rahming added that the trucks are often used to pull “No-Zone” trailers that educate drivers on the dangers of inattentive driving around semis.

What does 42 mean on CB?

CB Radio Code and Lingo at CB World

CB Terminology	Meaning or Translation
FM	An AM/FM radio.
42	Yes, or OK.
Four-Letter Word	Nobody wants to stop at the weigh station- that is why “OPEN” is considered a four-letter word in the trucking industry. When the weigh station is open.
Four Wheeler	Any passenger vehicle with four wheels.

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What’s your 20 mean?

Overview. “ What’s your 20?” is shorthand for ‘where are you’ or ‘ what’s your location’. It’s a phrase adopted from the Trucking and CB Radio community.

Why do truckers call them chicken lights?

One legend says that the truckers in the 1920s, driving slow trucks on then-dark streets, were often the victims of thieves as they moved loads of chickens through small towns. To help stop this problem, truckers started putting lanterns around their cargo – thus the name, Chicken Lights.