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Doubles - Combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) Related Terms: Doubles - converter dolly | pintle hook | trucking | twins | twin trailers | Long Combination Vehicle - In general, vehicles longer than a standard doubles rig (tractor and two 28-foot semitrailers). Examples of LCVs which are permitted in some U.S. western states and eastern toll roads: Twin 48-foot trailers; triple 28-foot trailers. Acronym: LCV Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Long Combination Vehicle - trailer | trucking | Pintle Hook - Coupling device used in double trailer, triple trailer and truck-trailer combinations. It has a curved, fixed towing horn and an upper latch that opens to accept the drawbar eye of a trailer or dolly. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Pintle Hook - doubles | converter dolly | trucking | twins | twin trailers | Synchronized Transmission - Transmission with built-in mechanisms to automatically "equalize" the speed of its gears to allow smooth shifting without the need to double-clutch. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Synchronized Transmission - truck | trucking |
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