Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Dead Head Ride Cushion

Spanish translation:

almohadilla o cojín para usarse cuando el camión va vacío o medio vacío

Added to glossary by Silvia Brandon-Pérez
Aug 29, 2007 19:49
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English term

Dead Head Ride Cushion

English to Spanish Other Transport / Transportation / Shipping
"The notation Dead Head Ride Cushion must be used when appropriate".
This is a sentence found in the Professional Drivers (truck drivers too) section of an employee manual. Can anyone elaborate? Is there a Spanish translation?
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Aug 29, 2007 20:27: bigedsenior changed "Language pair" from "Spanish to English" to "English to Spanish"

Sep 23, 2007 15:24: Silvia Brandon-Pérez Created KOG entry

Discussion

Narcis Lozano Drago Aug 29, 2007:
Parece que se refiere a un tipo de tarifas. En la página 50 de este documento hay una definición. Pero no es mi especialidad, lo siento, no tengo traducción. www2.rtd-denver.com/jobManager/External/2006_Labor_Agreement.pdf

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almohadilla o cojín para usarse cuando el camión va vacío o medio vacío

Today, they are still producing quality air springs, designed for durability, performance and value. Rough ride, vehicle deterioration and cargo damage all result from shock and vibration transmitted from road to vehicle. The suspension system must absorb this shock and vibration. Steel springs, even new lightweight composite springs, have one major drawback. They must be designed stiff enough to carry the maximum load of the vehicle. When a truck is deadheading or is only partially loaded, steel suspension systems are too stiff to allow the deflection necessary to prevent vibration and shock from being transmitted from the wheels to the frame.
http://mcveighstrucksprings.com/sales/goodyear.htm

En autobuses el deadheadding es cuando se empieza el viaje, sin pasajeros, o al regresar.

This does not include deadhead time or layovers. Platform hours are the total number a bus is on the road during the day. Ride Free Area (RFA) – Metro’s ...
transit.metrokc.gov/up/archives/jan06/talktransit.html - 26k
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