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Today's Terms
Sliding Tandem (Slider)
Definition:
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.
Semitrailer
Definition:
trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Definition:
Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load.
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