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This is lesson number 3 in my series “Truckenees”, how to speak the trucker lingo.

Remember, the following is not just for the CB radio. These terms and phrases are part of the everyday language of the modern trucker.

Extra tip: “Bear” can be used when referring to any police officer.

This week:

“Bull wagon” - a truck used to haul livestock (cattle, hogs, etcetera)

“Rocking chair” - used when referring to your position between two other trucks. The second truck in a group of three

“Pedle to the metal” - full acceleration, full throttle, literally meaning the throttle pedal pushed down to the metal of the floorboard.

“Skateboard” - a specific type of truck that has no sides, front or doors on the trailer. Normally used to haul lumber, steel, pipe, machinery and heavy equipment. Also referred to as a flat bed trailer.

Now, let us use these new terms in a sentence, shall we.

“I was in the rocking chair with a bull wagon in front and a skateboard behind me and we had the pedle to the metal.”

BigDadGib

Lesson No. 1

Lesson No. 2