Trucking Industry Facts: Long-Haul Trucking Operations and Compliance

Drivers must check for road restrictions that may prohibit large trucks when planning their routes to avoid violations or delays.

Study reference: BLS — Truck Driver Duties. Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

Drivers transporting hazardous materials must follow extra safety regulations and may need to carry special equipment.

Study reference: BLS — Truck Driver Duties. Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

Apportioned registration allows commercial vehicles to comply with registration requirements in multiple jurisdictions and pay fees based on use.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

Bulk freight refers to unpackaged materials like sand, coal, or gravel hauled by bulk carriers.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

A broker arranges transportation of property by an authorized motor carrier for compensation but does not transport the goods themselves.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

An audit is the process of physically examining operational records to verify reported distances and recordkeeping accuracy.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

A backhaul is a load that returns the driver to their place of origin after delivering the initial shipment.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

Drivers must maintain an accurate log of their working hours in compliance with federal and state rules.

Study reference: BLS — Truck Driver Duties. Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

Inspecting the trailer before and after the trip and recording any defects is a required safety step for truck drivers.

Study reference: BLS — Truck Driver Duties. Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.

A container is a standard-sized rectangular box used for intermodal transport by ship, rail, and highway.

Study reference: ODOT Trucking Terminology and Acronyms (general vocabulary only). Follow current official guidance and your employer’s procedures.