Trucking terms starting with C
Carrier The trucking company or motor carrier legally responsible for hauling the freight. Carrier Packet A carrier setup packet containing authority, insurance, tax, payment, and contact details. Cash Price A posted price for cash or cash-equivalent purchases, which may differ from credit pricing. CDL Commercial driver's license, the license class required for many commercial vehicle operations. CDL-A A commercial license class commonly required for tractor-trailer combinations. Certificate Holder A party listed to receive proof of insurance or notices as described on the certificate. Certificate of Insurance A document summarizing insurance coverage for a broker, shipper, or customer. Chains and Binders Load securement equipment used to hold heavy freight on open-deck trailers. Chargeback A reversal or debit when an invoice cannot be collected or has a dispute under the agreement. Chicken Coop CB slang for a weigh station. City Kitty CB slang for local police. CMV Commercial motor vehicle, a regulated vehicle category used in trucking rules. COI Certificate of insurance, a document showing coverage summary details. Come Back A request for someone to respond on the radio. Company Driver A driver who operates company equipment as an employee or assigned driver rather than owning the truck. Consignee The party named to receive freight at delivery. Contract Factoring A factoring arrangement covering ongoing invoices under an agreement. Contract Rate A freight rate agreed for a longer period or recurring lane instead of one load at a time. Copy That A short reply meaning the message was heard and understood. Cost-Plus Pricing Fuel card pricing where the customer pays a network cost plus a markup or fee. County Mountie CB slang for a county law enforcement officer. CPM Cost per mile, a way to measure how much it costs to run the truck for each mile. Credit Check A review of a broker or customer's payment risk before a load or invoice is accepted. Cross-Docking Moving freight from one inbound trailer or dock area to an outbound trailer with little or no storage time. CSA Score A common shorthand for FMCSA safety measurement data tied to carrier performance.