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The best way to inform yourself about South Dakota Truck Accident Law and Truck Accident related topics. Our Truck Accident Resource Center includes the following sites for your personal use:

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Did You Know?

Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.

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Truck Accidents.com Terms

Today's Terms

TOFC (Trailer On Flatcar)

Definition:
Method of moving cargo which involves transporting semitrailers on railroad flat cars.

Bobtail Tractor

Definition:
Tractor operating without a trailer. Also refers to straight truck. Bogie (also spelled bogey) Assembly of two or more axles, usually a pair in tandem. Brake Horsepower (bhp) Engine horsepower rating as determined by brake dynamometer testing. (see Horsepower)

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

Definition:
Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle.

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