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Today's Terms
Tandem Axle (Tandems)
Definition:
Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
Definition:
Maximum weight an axle is rated to carry by the manufacturer. Includes both the weight of the axle and the portion of a vehicle's weight carried by the axle.
Sliding Tandem (Slider)
Definition:
Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel.
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