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Cab - the driver's
compartment of a truck or tractor-trailer.
Cab-Beside-Engine Motor
or Truck Tractor - a motor truck or truck tractor with the driver's compartment
and controls located beside the engine.
Cab-Over-Engine Motor
Truck or Truck Tractor - a motor truck or truck tractor with a substantial
part of its engine located under the cab.
Cage - a secure enclosed area for storing highly valuable
items; a pallet-sized platform with sides that can be secured to the tines of
a forklift and in which a person may ride to inventory items stored well
above the warehouse floor.
Call Objective - the
desired outcome of a business meeting.
Call Station - a person
or company that transacts business for a trucking company in a given location
where terminal facilities are not justified. Call Stations handle calls from
shippers but usually perform no freight handling function.
Camel Back Body - a truck
body with floor curving downward at the rear.
Capacity - amount of
freight that can be carried in a truck or trailer, expressed in terms of
weight and cubic displacement.
Capacity Load - the
quantity of freight that fills a vehicle; see also 'Cube Out' and 'Weight
Out'.
Caravan
- multiple exhibit shipments transported from one trade show to another so as
to create a truckload, or loads, that will be transported to destination
without transfer.
Caretaker - an individual
accompanying a shipment requiring special attention while en route.
Cargo - the lading of a
motor vehicle.
Cargo Claim - a written
demand made for payment because of loss or damage alleged to have occurred
while shipment was in possession of a carrier; demand of a refund due to
overcharge.
Caribbean Service -
service to and from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Dominican Republic.
Carmack Amendment - an
amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act that specifies carrier legal
liability in connection with the BOL.
Carnet - a customs document allowing special
categories of goods to cross international borders without payment of duties.
Carpenter - a skilled
craftsperson used in the uncrating, installation, dismantling and recreating
of exhibits and displays; also a stagehand.
Carpet
Pig - a rectangular pallet used to move and load carpet.
Carrier - an individual,
partnership or corporation engaged in the business of transporting goods or
persons for a fee.
Carrier - Any
or all USF carriers, agent carriers, or interline carriers.
Carrier's
Equipment - Any motor truck or other self-propelled highway vehicle, Trailer,
or any combination of such highway vehicles, operated by carrier.
Carrier's Freight
Terminal - the freight depot or freight station of the carrier at which
shipments are ordinarily loaded or unloaded.
Carrier's Lien -
carrier's claim on property it has transported as security for charges.
Cartage - freight hauling
between locations in the same city, town, suburb or local area.
Cartage (Local) - hauling
between locations in the same or contiguous municipalities.
Cash Against
Documents (CAD) - a method of
payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given to the
buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller.
Cash in Advance (CIA) - a
method of payment for goods before they are shipped.
Cash on Delivery (COD) -
cash or check paid for goods at delivery, which may include the cost of
shipping.
Cash with Order
(CWO) - a method
of payment for goods where cash is paid at the time of order and the
transaction becomes binding on both buyer and seller.
Center of Gravity (CG) -
the point of equilibrium of the total weight of a trailer or item of cargo.
Certificate of Inspection
- an authoritative statement that merchandise (such as perishables) was in
good condition immediately prior to its shipment.
Certificate of Insurance
- an authoritative statement that freight has been insured.
Certificate of Origin -
an authoritative statement regarding the national origin of freight.
Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity - authority or certificate granted by state
regulatory agencies and required of certain for-hire carriers.
Certificate of Weight -
an authoritative statement of the weight of a shipment.
Charged Back - an expense
incurred by one party that another party is obligated to pay.
Charges (Payment of) -
ordinarily, unless specific arrangements have been made, no carrier is
permitted to deliver or relinquish possession at destination of any freight
transported by it until all tariff rates and charges have been paid. Carriers
may relinquish possession of freight in advance of payment of tariff charges
and may extend credit for seven days.
Chassis - a frame with
wheels and locking devices to secure a container for movement.
Cherrypicker - equipment
capable of lifting a person to a given height; also a high jacker.
Circuitous Route - an
indirect route.
Cityliner - a truck used
in the city for pickup and delivery; also a cub, pickup or shag.
Claim - a written demand
made for payment due to loss or damage alleged to have occurred while
shipment was in possession of the carrier; a refund demand due to overcharge.
Claim Examiner - one who
adjusts or settles cargo claims made against their company.
Claim Tracer - a request
for information concerning the status of a claim.
Claimant - a person or
company filing a claim.
Class and Commodity
Tariff - a tariff containing both class and commodity rates.
Class I Motor Carriers -
common or contract motor carriers of property that have annual carrier
operating revenues of $5 million or more.
Class II Motor Carriers -
common or contract motor carriers of property that have annual carrier
operating revenues of $1 million but not more than $5 million.
Class Ill Motor Carriers
- common or contract motor carriers of property that have average gross
operating revenues of less that $1 million from motor carrier operations.
Class Rate - a
transportation charge set for a group of commodities; unless an article is
given a special freight rate, it is grouped into a class; see also
'Classification Rating'.
Class Tariff - a schedule
of rates that contains only class rates.
Classification - a
publication containing freight ratings; see also 'Classification Rating'.
Classification (freight)
- a list of articles and the classes to which they are assigned for the
purpose of applying class rate, together with governing rules and
regulations.
Classification (rating) -
the class to which an article is assigned for the purpose of applying
transportation charges.
Clean Bill of Lading - a
BOL received by the carrier for merchandise in good condition that does not
bear any notations such as 'Shipper Load and Count', etc.
Clear Record - a record
that shows that a shipment was handled without loss or damage.
Clearance - the weight or
size limitation of a bridge or tunnel.
Clearing House - an
organization set up to process and collect bills for participating trucking
companies.
Cleat - a strip of wood
or metal used to afford additional strength, to prevent warping or to hold in
position.
Clip-On - refrigeration
equipment that is attachable to an insulated container or trailer that does
not have integral refrigeration.
Closed Van - a unit with
metal sides and top completely enclosing the freight being transported.
COD - Collect
on Delivery
Collect Shipment - a
shipment where the carrier collects freight charges and advances.
Collector of Customs - a
representative of the US Treasury Department acting for the government in
connection with foreign traffic.
Combi - a part-passenger,
part-freight aircraft.
Combi lift - freight
capacity of a "combi" aircraft that is based on the percentage of
main-deck lift occupied by pallets rather than seats. Timing and routing of
combi aircraft flights are driven by passenger priorities.
Combination - a motor
truck or truck tractor coupled to one or more trailers (including
semi-trailers).
Combination Rate - a rate
made by combining two or more rates in different publications.
Combination Through Rate
- a through rate made by combining two or more rates in different
publications.
Commercial Invoice - a
statement of characteristics and value of goods being shipped.
Commercial Zone - a
geographical area of commercial influence of a specified point.
Commodity - any article
of freight; goods shipped.
Commodity Exempt - an
item that may be transported in interstate commerce without operating
authority or published rates.
Commodity Rate - a
special rate on a special type of goods. A commodity rate replaces a class
rate for the goods, except when the tariff specifies the alternative use of
class and commodity rates.
Commodity Tariff - a
tariff containing only commodity rates.
Common Carrier - a
company required to serve the general public on demand, at reasonable rates
without discrimination.
Common Carrier, Irregular
Route - a common carrier whose routes and schedules are not regulated by
government agencies.
Common Ownership -
ownership of one mode of transportation by another; federal law restricts
such ownership.
Common Tariff - a tariff
that gives the charges of two or more transportation lines.
Company
Truck - an exhibitor's vehicle for transporting material to and from trade
shows.
Competitive Intelligence
- processed information on known competitors.
Competitive Point - a
place where two or more companies compete for business.
Competitive Rate - a
charge established to meet the competition of another carrier.
Competitive Traffic -
business for which two or more carriers compete.
Compound Average Growth
Rate (CAGR) - the average percentage growth rate per year over a multi-year
period, with each year's absolute growth factored into the calculation of the
succeeding year's growth rate. Growth can be positive or negative.
Concealed Loss or Damage
- loss or damage to the contents of a package that is not apparent until
opened.
Concentration Point - a
point at which less-than-truckload shipments are brought together to be
forwarded as a truckload.
Concrete Mixer - a truck
body designed to mix and agitate concrete.
Connecting Carrier - a
carrier that has a direct physical connection with another or forms a
connecting link between two or more carriers.
Consign - to send or
address goods to another.
Consignee - the person or
organization to whom freight is shipped.
Consignee -
The person, firm or corporation shown on the bill of lading as the party to
whom the property is delivered by Carrier.
Consignee Mark - a symbol
placed on packages for export, generally consisting of a geometric shape with
designation letter and/or numbers for identification.
Consignment - a shipment.
Consignor - one who by
ships articles.
Consignor -
The person, firm or corporation shown on the bill of lading as the shipper of
the property received by Carrier for transportation.
Consolidate
- putting together several loads bound for the same destination.
Consumer
Show - an exposition that is open to the public for an admission fee; also a
public show.
Consumption Entry - goods
imported for use in the US.
Container - a truck or
trailer body provided with means for ready removal from and attachment to a
vehicle.
Container (Van Body Type)
- a truck or trailer body provided with means for ready removal from and
attachment to a vehicle. Containers may be ventilated, insulated, flat rack,
refrigerated, vehicle rack, open top or bulk type; may be 20', 40', 45', 48'
or 53' in length and 8'6' or 9'6' in height.
Containerization -
shipping system based upon large cargo-carrying containers that can be
interchanged between trucks, trains and ships without re-handling of
contents.
Continuous Seals - seals
on a truck that remain intact during the movement of the truck from point of
origin to destination; if broken in transit that it was done by the proper
authority and without opportunity for loss to occur before new seals were
applied.
Contraband - prohibited
cargo; a Nicaraguan musical group.
Contract - a legally
binding agreement between two or more parties for reciprocal obligations.
Contract Carriers - a
company that engages in for-hire transportation of property under an
individual contract or agreement with one of a limited number of shippers.
Contracting - a system in
which all or part of the product or the work is sublet to contractors.
Contractor - an
individual or organization that provides services; either a general service
contractor or a specialty contractor.
Convention Center - a
municipal or privately owned exposition facility that is purpose-built or
converted; also a facility or hall
Convertible - a truck or
trailer that can be used either as a flatbed or open top through the use of
removable side panels.
Corner Booth - an exhibit
space with exposure on at least two aisles; a premium is charged for corner
locations.
Corporate Exhibit - an
institutional exhibit telling the company story without marketing a specific
product or service.
Cost and Freight
(C&F) - a term of sale where the seller is responsible for costs incurred
in transporting freight to the destination port but is not responsible for
marine insurance, customs clearance or transportation to the final
destination.
Cost and Insurance
(C&I) - a pricing term that indicates these costs are included in the
quoted price.
Cost, Insurance and
Freight (CIF) - a term of sale where the seller is responsible for costs
incurred in transporting freight to the destination port and for marine
insurance but is not responsible for customs clearance or transportation to
the final destination.
Cost, Insurance, Freight
and Commission (CIF&C) - a pricing term that indicates these costs are
included in the quoted price.
Cover Service -
protection for shipments from extreme temperatures.
Craftsperson - an
individual who provides actual services on the show floor; usually a
unionized worker; also a laborer.
Crating List - the
contents of what is enclosed inside a crate.
Cube Out - to use the
cubic capacity of a trailer or truck without necessarily using the full
weight capacity.
Cubic Capacity - the
volumetric carrying capacity of a truck, aircraft or container measured in
cubic feet. One cubic foot equals approximately 0.028 cubic meters. One cubic
meter equals approximately 35.315 cubic feet.
Current Ratio -
relationship of current liability to current assets.
Customer Master File
(CMF) - an electronic repository of consumer profiles.
CWT - Per
Hundred Pounds
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