![]() Covered wagon - Trailer with sidewalls and tarp.Cornflake - Consolidated Freightways truck.Copy - The radio transmission is acknowledged/understood.Convoy - A group of vehicles, could be cars or trucks traveling together.Come On - Telling another driver that you hear them loud and clear.Comedian - The median that separates the lanes of opposing traffic. This could be paved, include trees/shrubs, or a divider.Checking Ground Pressure - The weigh station scales are open. Also known as "running you across".Cabover - Cab-Over-the-Engine (COE) tractor.Cabbage - A steep hill grade in the state of Oregon.Clean shot – No cops or highway patrol in sight.Chicken Hauler or Chicken Truck - Can be referring to a tractor hauling chickens or to a fancy or deluxe truck with lots of lights, chrome, and other shiny accessories.Chicken lights – The extra lights on a rig or trailer.Catch you on the flip flop - see you on your return trip back through this area.You will hear this saying often during the day. Break 1-9 for a radio check – This means that you are looking to see how your truck is getting out and sounding.Barnie Fife sitting on the get on, shot you in the gas hole – County cop on the highway entrance ramp pointing a radar gun at you as you go by.Being cool on the stool – Everything going great so far, I am enjoying the drive.Bundled Out - A vehicle that is fully or over loaded or is at maximum capacity.Bumper Sticker - A vehicle that is tailgating another vehicle. You might also hear this be called a "hitchhiker".Bull Hauler - A livestock or cow hauler.Bubba - A fun name that some drivers call each other drivers in a jokingly way.Brush Your Teeth And Comb Your Hair - A highway patrol or police officer is radaring vehicles ahead so be on the lookout.Breaking Up - The radio signal is fading, weak, or cutting in and out.Break - To access a crowded radio channel, say "break" and the channel number, then begin talking.Brake Check -There is a bunch of traffic ahead, and you'll need to slow down or come to a stop.Boogie - The highest gear or top gear of the vehicle transmission.Bobtail - A semi-tractor trailer without a trailer.Black Eye - A vehicle with a headlight out. ![]()
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