Fleet glossary
What is Deadhead miles?
Miles a truck drives empty, after a delivery, on the way to the next pickup. Deadhead burns fuel and hours without earning revenue.
Related terms
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Dwell time
How long a vehicle or trailer sits in one place: at a dock, a yard, or a jobsite. High dwell tim...
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement)
An agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces that simplifies fuel-tax reporting for fle...
Telematics
The combination of GPS location, vehicle data, and wireless communication that lets a fleet oper...
Reefer
Industry shorthand for a refrigerated trailer. Reefers carry temperature-sensitive freight and a...