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truck system

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truck system
n
(Historical Terms) a system during the early years of the Industrial Revolution of forcing workers to accept payment of wages in kind, usually to the employer's advantage
[from truck2]
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The fuel savings alone allows the BlueCool Truck system to amortize in a short time, because a traditional idling truck diesel engine consumes about one gallon of fuel per hour.
WEBASTO BLUECOOL TRUCK BEGINS IDLE-FREE TECHNOLOGY TOUR by Industrial Environment
The program eventually may be merged with the Army's Future Tactical Truck System, which also is seeking a replacement vehicle for the Humvee.
Marines seek 'combat tactical vehicle' to replace Humvees by Erwin, Sandra I. / National Defense
These dual goals are pursued through the TWV Fleet Modernization and Future Tactical Truck System (FTTS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration Program, which is the Army's plan to expedite the insertion of product improvements into the current fleet as well as to develop future tactical wheeled vehicles.
Improving tactical trucks for the future by Harris, Richard L., Jr. / Army Logistician
 
 
 
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