Yard tractor definition

Yard tractor means a vehicle that has a movable fifth wheel that can be elevated and is used in moving and spotting trailers and containers at a location or facility. Yard tractors are also commonly known as yard goats, hostlers, yard dogs, trailer spotters, or jockeys.
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Yard tractor means a vehicle, with an on-road engine and a hydraulically elevated fifth wheel that is used in moving and spotting trailers and containers at a location or facility. Yard tractors are also commonly known as yard goats, hostlers, yard dogs, trailer spotters, or jockeys.
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Related to Yard tractor

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