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Trucker Lingo

The language of the road is part of trucking culture. From the CB radio era to today, terms and phrases help drivers communicate quickly and build community. Below are some commonly used terms. We encourage you to learn them, use them, and even bring back the CB where it makes sense — to make trucking more lively and to strengthen the community.

10-4Okay, message received / affirmative.

10-20Location (“What’s your 10-20?”).

Bear / SmokeyLaw enforcement (highway patrol).

Chicken coopWeigh station.

Hammer downDriving full speed / pedal to the metal.

Back doorRear of a convoy; last truck.

Front doorLead truck in a convoy.

Lot lizardSomeone who solicits at truck stops (slang; use with care).

CopyHeard you / understood.

Four-wheelerPassenger vehicle (car, SUV), as opposed to a rig.

ScaleWeigh station; also “scales” (pull in to scale).

ShutdownRequired 10-hour (or 34-hour) rest break.

BobtailTractor without a trailer.

DeadheadDriving empty (no load).

Eighty-eightBest wishes / hugs and kisses (CB sign-off).

Add Your Lingo

Have a term or phrase you use on the road that isn’t listed? We’d love to grow this list. Send us your commonly used trucker lingo (and a short meaning if you like) via our Contact page. We’ll review submissions and may add them here so others can learn and use them.

Let’s keep the language of the road alive — and maybe bring back the CB for a more connected, lively, and embracing trucking community. 10-4?