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What is the term used when a truck is driving without the trailer attached?
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What is a dead axle on a truck?
A deadhead truck has a trailer attached but carries no freight. Deadheading means driving a cargo carrying truck (semi-truck) pulling an empty trailer. Deadheading often happens when a trucker returns or backhauls the empty cargo container to the point of origin. Be careful not to confuse “deadheading” with “bobtailing,” which happens when driving a cargo carrying truck without a trailer attached.
What is bobtailing?
Truck with out trailer.
What is the difference between box truck and bobtail truck?
A box truck is a truck with a box attached to the chassis behind the cab. Think "U-Haul", "Penske", etc. A bobtail truck is a truck-tractor, also known as a prime mover, which uses a fifth-wheel hitch to tow a semi-trailer. Think of an 18-wheeler without the trailer attached.
Is it legal to keep your trailer hitch attached to your truck when your not pulling a trailer in New Jersey?
Is it legal to keep your trailer hitch attached to your truck when your not pulling a trailer in New jersey?
Is it legal to keep your trailer hitch attached to your truck when not pulling a trailer in Washington state?
Yes
Can you drive a truck with trailer without cdl if under 26000lbs?
If the truck and trailer are not equiped with air brakes. If the truck and trailer are not comercial vehicals.
Does driving a truck with a flatbed trailer involve special training?
I want to be a truck driver. Is there special training involved to drive a truck with a flatbed trailer?
Can a repo man unhook a work trailer from a truck to repossess the truck?
he cannot take the truck while the trailer is attached. But he can unhook it then take the truck. Just put locks on the chains and the hitch. He could still cut the locks off...but ???
Are semi tractors with out trailers allowed and how much per night?
Yes, they can travel without trailers. They're known as "bobtails" when there's no trailer attached. They can travel just as far as they could with a trailer. When a truck is running with an empty trailer or without a trailer, this is known as "deadhead", which is considered undesirable by companies, since they're typically not paid for deadhead miles.
What is the definition of a travel trailer?
camper attached to the bumper of a truck or car excluding a pop-up
What is it when truck is running without the trailer?
That's called a "bobtail".
Can a trailer be taken that is attached to a truck being repossessed?
They can only take whatever it is they have an order of repossession for - if the trailer is not included in their order of repossession, they cannot take it.
