WWW Virtual Library: Logistics | |
Clearinghouse Approved |
LogisticsWorld Logistics Glossary |
Home
Slider - Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) Related Terms: Slider - fixed tandem | sliding tandem | trucking | Sliding Tandem - Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Sliding Tandem - fixed tandem | slider | trucking | Spread Axle - Tandem axle assembly spaced further apart than the standard spacing of 54 inches. The U.S. federal bridge formula favors trailer axles with an eight or nine foot spread by allowing higher weight than on tandems with standard spacing. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Spread Axle - axle | spread tandem | tandem axle | tandems | trucking | Spread Tandem - Tandem axle assembly spaced further apart than the standard spacing of 54 inches. The U.S. federal bridge formula favors trailer axles with an eight or nine foot spread by allowing higher weight than on tandems with standard spacing. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Spread Tandem - axle | spread axle | trucking | Tandem Axle - Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together. Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)Related Terms: Tandem Axle - axle | spread axle | tandems | trucking |
Search History: [ tandem axle ]
|
WWW Virtual Library of Logistics Ver 4, Sep, 1999, Matthew D. Cox, logistics@logisticsworld.com Sponsored by LogisticsWorld. Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 MDC, All rights reserved. |