Fifth-wheel (5th-wheel) coupling

1) Type of coupling used on articulated vehicles comprising fifth-wheel plate on tractive unit (on which at least 20 per cent of weight of load on trailer must rest) and kingpin on semitrailer, which mate up, and lock into place. See also Sliding fifth-wheel.

FIDM

1) Foden Institute of Driveline Management. Training for heavy goods vehicle drivers, particularly on the use of electronically-managed engines and transmissions, provided by truck manufacturer Foden.

FIBC

1) Flexible intermediate bulk container. A flexible bulk container (ie packaging) used for dangerous goods carriage (if complying with relevant legislation), which has a capacity not exceeding three cubic metres and is designed for handling by mechanical equipment.

FFI

1) For further instructions. Term commonly used in shipping.

FEU

1) Forty feet equivalent unit. Refers to a 40-foot long ISO container. More generally such containers are referred to in 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs)

Fern Schnell Gute

1) German term, seen on heavy trucks, meaning literally, long distance, fast, good – a designation for the service offered.