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Fifth Wheel Coupling device attached to a tractor or dolly which supports the front of a semitrailer and locks it to the tractor or dolly. The fifth wheel's center is designed to accept a trailer's kingpin, around which the trailer and tractor or dolly pivot in turns.

Fingerprint A load If the driver must "fingerprint" a load, it means he/she must unload it themselves. Not a terribly popular option to most drivers.
Fixed Tandem Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and cannot be moved fore and aft.

For-Hire Carrier Company in the business of transporting freight belonging to others.

Freight bill Document for a common carrier shipment. Gives description of the freight, its weight, amount of charges, taxes, and whether collect or prepaid. Bills paid in advance are called prepaid freight bills. Bills collected at destination are called collect.

 

 

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This site is a collection of information which may be of benefit to workers or individuals driving trucks, operating a forklift, lift truck, crane or other industrial equipment or working in a manufacturing, agricultural, logistics or transportation environment similar to that described herein. It is not intended to be accurate training material or legal guidance but hopes to shed light on more common and serious safety issues in industry and often affecting the general public.

 

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code require an employer to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker to show due diligence in the workplace. Regulation for Industrial Establishments, Regulation 851 is more specific about industrial hazards and the Highway Traffic Act and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern activities on the roadway to promote road safety.

 

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