Break Bulk Cargo -- Cargo that is shipped as a unit or package (for example palletized cargo, boxed cargo,
large machinery, trucks) but is not containerized.
Break Bulk Vessel -- A vessel designed to handle break bulk cargo.
Broker -- There can be multiple definitions for the term "broker", including: 1) an enterprise that owns &
leases equipment, 2) an enterprise that arranges the buying & selling of transportation, goods, or services,
3) a ship agent who acts for the ship owner or charterer.
Bobtail -- Tractor operating without a trailer. Also refers to straight truck.
Brokerage -- A business that provides broker services; or the fee paid to a broker.
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Cabotage – (1) A federal law that requires coastal and intercoastal traffic to be carried in U.S.-built and
registered ships, or (2) An international trade restriction limited the transportation origins and destinations
available to non-national transporters.
Cab-Over-Engine (Cabover or COE) -- Truck or tractor design in which the cab sits over the engine on the
chassis.
Cab-to-End (CE, CF, LP) -- Distance from back of a truck's cab to the end of its frame.
Capacity Load – A condition wherein the freight fills a truck or trailer before approaching the weight limits of
the vehicle. Normally resulting in higher freight rates being assessed by the carrier.
CAPS Access -- Standard daily reporting of activity on open orders, shipments, and inventory position.
Reports will be available via a web portal for FTP download.
Cargo -- The freight carried by a ship, aircraft, truck or other vessel or vehicle.
Cargo Weight -- Combined weight of all loads, gear and supplies on a vehicle.
Carload (CL) -- A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container or railcar.
Carrier -- A business that transports people or goods.
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