- vogntog
- vehicle combinationA motor vehicle with one or more trailers attached.
- trekkvogn
- tractor unitA motor vehicle that pulls a semi-trailer and carries part of its weight.
- semitrailer
- semitrailerA trailer partly resting on the tractor unit and transferring some weight to it.
- tilhenger
- trailerA vehicle without its own engine, pulled by another vehicle.
- svingskive
- fifth wheelThe coupling on a tractor unit that holds the semi-trailer and allows it to turn.
- kobling
- couplingEquipment connecting the trailer to the vehicle so they can travel together.
- påbygg
- vehicle bodyworkThe body fitted to a vehicle's frame to carry goods or perform work.
- chassis
- chassisThe vehicle's supporting frame with major parts such as suspension and drivetrain.
- bakløfter
- tail liftA movable rear platform that lifts goods between the ground and the loading deck.
- trykkluft
- compressed airCompressed air used for functions such as braking on heavy vehicles.
- retarder
- retarderAn additional brake that reduces speed without using the normal wheel brakes.
- bremseprøve
- brake testA check that the vehicle and trailer brake correctly.
- dekktrykk
- tyre pressureThe air pressure inside a tyre, which must suit the vehicle and load.
- kjetting
- snow chainMetal links fitted around a tyre for better grip on snow and ice.
- fartsskriver
- tachographA device recording information such as speed, driving time and driver activities.
- førerkortklasse
- driving licence categoryThe licence category determining which vehicles you may drive.
- yrkessjåførkompetanse
- professional driver qualificationRequired training beyond a driving licence for certain paid driving with heavy vehicles.
- nyttelast
- payloadThe weight a vehicle may carry in addition to its own weight.
- totalvekt
- gross vehicle weightThe combined weight of the vehicle, people and load.
- aksellast
- axle loadThe weight transferred to the road by the wheels on one axle.
- tyngdepunkt
- centre of gravityThe point where we can imagine the load's entire weight is concentrated.
- lastfordeling
- load distributionHow cargo weight is positioned on the vehicle and shared between its axles.
- lastsikring
- load securingMeasures preventing goods from sliding, tipping or falling off while driving.
- surring
- lashingHolding a load in place with straps, chains or other suitable equipment.
- friksjon
- frictionResistance between two surfaces that makes the load harder to slide.
- blokkering
- blockingFirm supports prevent the load from moving during transport.
- festepunkt
- anchoring pointAn approved vehicle point for attaching load-securing equipment.
- fraktbrev
- consignment noteA document describing the shipment, sender, recipient and transport.
- følgeseddel
- delivery noteA list accompanying the goods and showing what the delivery should contain.
- kolli
- packageOne package, box or other single unit in a shipment.
- emballasje
- packagingMaterials around goods that protect them and make handling easier.
- farlig gods
- dangerous goodsSubstances or items that can harm people, the environment or property during transport and therefore have special transport rules.
- transportdokument
- transport documentA document containing information needed to carry a particular shipment.
- tollbehandling
- customs clearanceDeclaring goods to customs and meeting import or export requirements.
- mottakskvittering
- proof of receiptConfirmation from the recipient of which goods have been delivered.
- blindsoner
- blind spotsAreas around the vehicle the driver cannot see directly or in mirrors.
- bremselengde
- braking distanceThe distance a vehicle travels from the start of braking until it stops.
- reaksjonslengde
- reaction distanceThe distance travelled from noticing danger until you start braking.
- sikkerhetsavstand
- safe following distanceThe gap to the vehicle ahead that allows time to react and stop.
- framkommelighet
- road passabilityHow easily the vehicle can get through with its size, load and road conditions.
- skadested
- accident sceneThe area where an accident happened and people may need help.
- varsling
- alertingInforming those who need to help or follow up about an incident.
- førstehjelp
- first aidInitial help for an injured or suddenly ill person before healthcare staff take over.
- risikovurdering
- risk assessmentFinding hazards, assessing their seriousness and choosing measures to make work safer.
- sikker jobb analyse
- job safety analysisA review of hazards in each work step before a particular task begins.
- verneutstyr
- personal protective equipmentClothing and equipment that protect the body from workplace hazards.
- kjøre- og hviletid
- driving and rest timeRules on how long a driver may drive and when breaks and rest are required.
- døgnhvil
- daily restDaily rest when the driver can freely use their time and does no work.
- pause
- breakA period without driving or other work, used only to recover.
- rullestolplass
- wheelchair spaceA vehicle area designed to accommodate a wheelchair passenger safely.
- kundeservice
- customer serviceTreating customers respectfully, providing correct information and helping with their transport needs.
- regularitet
- service reliabilityHow reliably transport runs as planned, with departure and delivery at agreed times.
- avvik
- deviationSomething about the goods or work that does not meet requirements or agreements.
- transportleder
- transport managerThe person planning transport jobs and coordinating drivers, vehicles and deliveries.
- energibærer
- energy carrierA substance or form of energy that powers the vehicle, such as diesel or electricity.
- tomgang
- idlingThe engine is running while the vehicle is stationary.
- grønn logistikk
- green logisticsPlanning transport and goods movement to reduce emissions, energy use and waste.
- verdikjede
- value chainAll the steps involved in making, transporting and selling a product.
- anbud
- tenderAn offer to carry out a job at a stated price and under agreed conditions.
- påseplikt
- duty to ensure complianceResponsibility to check that a transport supplier follows pay and working-condition requirements when the job falls under the rules.
- partssamarbeid
- cooperation between employees and managementThe employer and employee representatives work together on workplace matters.
- verneombud
- safety representativeAn elected representative who looks after employees' health and safety at work.
- tillitsvalgt
- employee representativeA representative who speaks for members to the employer, including on pay and working hours.
- ergonomi
- ergonomicsAdapting work, movements and equipment to reduce strain on the body.
- allmenngjøring
- General application of a collective agreementSome terms of a collective agreement become legal requirements for everyone doing work within its defined scope.
- depot
- DepotA fixed site where a company parks, prepares and maintains vehicles.
- underleverandør
- SubcontractorAnother business carrying out all or part of the job for the company that received the order.