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Transportation Terms - G
G.B.L.
Government Bill of Lading.
GCW (Gross Combination Weight) Total weight of a
loaded combination vehicle, such as a tractor semitrailer or truck and full
trailer(s).
Geared Speed Calculated vehicle speed at the
engine's governed rpm in each transmission gear, or (commonly) in top gear.
Gear Ratio Number, usually expressed as a decimal
fraction, representing how many turns of the input shaft cause exactly one
revolution of the output shaft. Applies to transmissions, power takeoffs, power
dividers and rear axles. Example: If 2.5 revolutions of an input shaft cause one
revolution of the output shaft, the gear ratio is 2.5:1.
Governor A device for regulating a supply of fuel
that keeps the same, maximum speed regardless of the load.
Grade Steepness of a grade, expressed as a
percentage. Example: A vehicle climbing a 5% grade rises 5 feet for every 100
feet of forward travel.
Gradeability Vehicle's ability to climb a grade at
a given speed. Example: A truck with a gradeability of 5% at 60 mph can maintain
60 mph on a grade with a rise of 5%.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total weight of a
vehicle and everything aboard, including its load.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Total weight a
vehicle is rated to carry by the manufacturer, including its own weight and the
weight of its load.
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This site is a collection of information
which may be of benefit to workers or individuals driving trucks, operating a
forklift, lift truck, crane or other industrial equipment or working in a
manufacturing, agricultural, logistics or transportation environment similar to
that described herein. It is not intended to be accurate training material or
legal guidance but hopes to shed light on more common and serious safety issues
in industry and often affecting the general public.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and
Code require an employer to take every
precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker to
show due diligence in the workplace. Regulation for Industrial
Establishments, Regulation 851 is more specific about industrial hazards and the
Highway Traffic Act and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern
activities on the roadway to promote road safety.
Various Government, Public and Safety
Association links are supplied to help direct inquiries to proper authorities as
well as Forms and Documents commonly used in Business and Industry.
Directory lists of Trucking Companies,
Mapping and Tracking Services, Trucking Compliance Software, Truck and Fuel
Stops, as well as Weather and News sources are provided for convenience.
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