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Trucker's nick name for various thing on the road

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by d'kota, Jan 9, 2009.

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  1. Jan 9, 2009 #1
    d'kota

    d'kota Bobtail Member

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    Hi all

    I would like to hear the truckers nick names for things out on the road and what they mean,
    Such as :
    Salt Shaker meaning Salt Truck
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2009 #2
    rikdev50s

    rikdev50s Medium Load Member

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    First thought.. Zipper middle white lines on highway, (That's the broken lines)
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2009 #3
    rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    gator = tire remnants
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2009 #4
    dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Rod Knockers -- Affirmative
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2009 #5
    lv gn

    lv gn Heavy Load Member

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    alarm clock= rumble strip!
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2009 #6
    Lilbit

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    Smokey - state trooper

    Diesel bear - DOT cop
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2009 #7
    rocknroll nik

    rocknroll nik High Risk Load Member

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    comedian= the middle of the road between the opposing lanes of traffic
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2009 #8
    Biker

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    Chicken Coop/Chicken House - Scales
    Pickle Park - Rest Area
    Hammer Lane - Left (passing) lane
     
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  11. Jan 9, 2009 #9
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Ditch Bait - truck or 4-wheeler going too fast in crappy conditions.
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2009 #10
    rikdev50s

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    To add to her list.. Bear Den / State trooper barracks, Hq.,station, office what ever they call them in other states.
     
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