“Jimmy” –
a GMC tractor
. “K-Whopper” / “K-Wobbler” / “KW” – a Kenworth Tractor. “Kiddy Car” – Refers to a school bus. Some bus drivers have a CB and will say ” Kiddy Car stopping ahead” “Little Cheese” – A small school bus, usually built on a 1-ton van chassis (aka cutaway).
What are some trucker sayings?
- All locked up: a weigh station is closed.
- Alligator: there's a blown tire in the road.
- Anteater: Kenworth T-600.
- Bear: police officer.
- Big slab or big road: interstate.
- Black eye: your headlight is out.
- Bulldog: Mack tractor.
- Buster brown: UPS truck.
What is a Jimmy in trucker terms?
Jimmy.
A GMC road tractor
.
What kind of semi truck is a Jimmy?
“Jimmy' was the slang term for
a GMC truck
and also the Detroit Diesel engine that powered many trucks at the time and was owned by General Motors.
What is a suicide jockey in CB lingo?
Suicide jockey:
A driver hauling a dangerous substance, like fuel, explosives, etc
. Go to Sesame Street: Turn your CB radio to Channel 19 (the most commonly used channel)
What does 42 mean in trucker talk?
| CB Terminology Meaning or Translation | FM An AM/FM radio. | 42 Yes, or OK. | Four-Letter Word Nobody wants to stop at the weigh station- that is why “OPEN” is considered a four-letter word in the trucking industry. When the weigh station is open. | Four Wheeler Any passenger vehicle with four wheels. |
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What's your 10 20 mean?
Finally, you've probably used “10-4” to acknowledge that you heard or understood something that someone said. Same with “what's your 20?” which is short for 10-20, meaning
location
. These everyday terms originated from CB radio slang.
What's a super trucker?
A super trucker can be
an independent trucker
, an owner operator or a company driver. They are often loud. No one else in the room can talk when they're around. He's the one that flirts with all the truck stop waitresses. They are self-centered and know pretty much everything about trucking!
What's your 10-4 mean?
10-4 is a way of saying “
message received
” in radio communications. It's also used as a way to “you got it.”
Why do truckers say breaker 1 9?
Breaker 1.. 9” then waits for a response. You see, when a trucker says this,
he or she is asking permission to break into the conversation other truckers are having on their Citizen Band (CB) radios
, on Channel 19.
What do truck drivers call cops?
| CB Terminology Meaning or Translation | Bear A law enforcement officer at any level, but usually a State Trooper, Highway Patrol. | Bear bait A speeding vehicle, usually a four-wheeler, which can be used to protect the other speeding vehicles behind it. | Bear bite A speeding ticket. |
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How do you thank a truck driver?
- Be courteous on the road. The absolute best way you can thank a trucker is by showing them courtesy on the road. …
- Pray for a trucker. More than likely you will see a trucker during the next few days. …
- Post your thanks on social media with #thankatrucker. …
- Buy a trucker a meal! …
- Comment on our blog!
What's a Jimmy and a white?
the Jimmy is
a GMC truck
and the White is, guess what, a brand of truck called the White.
What does 10 100 mean on a CB?
| 10-1 Receiving poorly (I can't hear you) | 10-45 All units within range please report | 10-62 Unable to copy; please use phone | 10-99 Mission completed | 10-100 Bathroom break |
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Why do truckers flash their lights when you pass them?
The Flashing Lights You DO Want to See
More than two consecutive flashes from oncoming traffic means that
there is another type of danger ahead
and you should proceed with caution. You can also use your headlights to communicate with trucks, a common signal is for lane change clearance.
What does what's your 20 mean?
“What's your 20?” is shorthand for ‘
where are you
‘ or ‘what's your location'. It's a phrase adopted from the Trucking and CB Radio community.
