Speak Like a Trucker: Can You Pass the Slang Quiz?
Who in the trucking industry is called "suicide jockeys"?
Correct Incorrect Drivers transporting gasoline, explosives, or other dangerous materials are referred to as "suicide jockeys." In the U.S., over three billion tons of hazardous materials are shipped annually, with trucks carrying a significant portion. The U.S. Department of Transportation classifies nine types of hazardous materials, such as flammable and corrosive substances, which must be clearly labeled on the truck by law.