What are people who drive trucks called?

A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; a HGV driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the European Union, a lorry driver, or driver in the United Kingdom, Ireland, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia and Singapore) is …

Why do men get lifted trucks?

While many people do lift their trucks strictly for appearance’s sake, the main reason to do it is to increase ground clearance and to get the body, frame, and differentials higher. This additional clearance requires installing larger tires and in order to do that, you need to get everything up off the ground more.

What do truck drivers call cops?

CB Terminology (Trucker Slang)

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.

What does stack eights mean?

Stack Them Eights: So long, and good luck!

Why do Americans lift their trucks?

The most common reasons people lift their trucks are to get better visibility on the road (which makes a whole lot of sense), and for easier towing. People also like the aggressive stance, of course.

Why do people put big tires on their trucks?

Larger wheels do lift a truck higher into the air, increasing ground clearance. But the increase in wheel size has additional benefits. A larger wheel means larger tires can be fitted to the truck. And large tires do help a truck handle better on dirt and gravel, and even with on-pavement braking.

How long does it take a big rig to stop?

The FMCSA says a fully loaded truck traveling under good conditions at highway speeds requires a distance of nearly 200 yards—almost two football fields— to stop. That’s much more than the distance required of smaller passenger vehicles.