Terminal

1) (1) Depot/location where journeys begin and end and/or a change of mode (eg from road to rail or vice versa) takes place. (2) As in a computer terminal comprising the relevant hardware and software that facilitates electronic messaging and data interchange, etc.

TERFF

1) Trans-European Rail Freight Freeways (or Freightways in France which does not like the sound of anything 'free'). A trans-European rail network of routes along which any rail operator could operate a service over any other member state's infrastructure.

Temporary exemption

1) Regarding goods vehicle plating and testing, period (not exceeding three months) of exemption from need to hold valid test certificate when for special reasons test cannot be carried out (due to severe weather, fire, epidemic, failure of essential services, etc - but not vehicle breakdown or operator convenience).

Temporary cover note

1) Issued by insurance companies to provide immediate evidence of cover pending the issue of full certificate of insurance. Provides cover for limited period (eg 30 days) but acceptable to police and for VED application, etc. If sent by post cover is not effective until insured has document in his possession.

Temperature controlled

1) Form of transport/distribution using refrigerated vehicles for the carriage of chilled/frozen foods.

'Telligent'

1) Trade marked electro-pneumatic braking system on Mercedes-Benz 'Actros' range of disc-braked heavy trucks. A braking by wire system with no mechanical linkages, designed to ensure shorter stopping distances, greater stability under severe braking and uniform wear of disc pads through continuous monitoring.