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2. Runaway truck ramp - Wikipedia

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   A runaway truck ramp, runaway truck lane, escape lane, safety ramp, emergency escape ramp, or truck arrester bed is a traffic device that enables vehicles which are having braking problems to stop safely. It is typically a long, sand- or gravel-filled lane connected to a steep downhill grade section of a main road, and is designed to ...

3. Loading dock - Wikipedia

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   Factors that affect trailer creep are the weight and speed of the lift truck and load, the gradient of the ground the trailer is parked on, the condition of the suspension, tire air pressures, the type of transition being used (dock levelers, dock boards), and whether the trailer has been disconnected or if it is still connected to the tractor.

4. Glossary of the American trucking industry - Wikipedia

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   The use of the term "semi" in the name comes from the semi-trailer, a vehicle whose load is carried partly by its own axles and partly by the pulling vehicle, which is commonly included in tractor-trailer rigs. Straight truck A single vehicle, with no articulation. Normally 2 or 3 axles, sometimes with lift axles. Tractor-trailer See semi-truck.

5. Road Trips, Unleashed: The Best Dog Ramps for Cars, Trucks ...

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   The walking surface of the dog ramp is covered with high-traction fabric rug material, and the ramp itself is made of high-grade but lightweight aluminum that can support up to 250 pounds.

6. Road signs in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Runaway truck ramp (left) W7-4b Runaway truck ramp this lane. W7-4c Truck escape ramp. W7-4dP Sand. W7-4eP Gravel. W7-4fP Paved. W7-5 Hill (bicycle) W7-6 Hill blocks ...

7. Car carrier trailer - Wikipedia

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   In order to further expand storage capacity, some trucks, typically called stinger units, are equipped with an "overhead" — an extra storage space mounted above the truck cabin which is accessible via the top ramp of a car carrier trailer. Up to 3 vehicles can be loaded on the truck: one on the roof, and two over the 5th wheel/drive tires. [3]