If you work in logistics and supply chain management, you're likely familiar with the many acronyms and abbreviations used in the industry. To help you stay up to speed, we've compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms starting with the letter A. From DC (Distribution Center ) to DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), this list covers the most common acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses, and other transportation professionals. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the industry, this resource is sure to come in handy.
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DC
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Distribution Center | |
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DDTC
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Directorate of Defense Trade Controls | |
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DFATD
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Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development | |
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DFO
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Department of Fisheries and Oceans | |
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DFRL
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Design for Reverse Logistics | |
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DFZ
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Duty Free Zone | |
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DG
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Dangerous Goods | |
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DHS
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security | |
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DIF
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Document Image Functionality | |
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DimWt
|
Dimensional Weight | |
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DIS
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Document Image System | |
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DN
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Daily Notice | |
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DNL
|
Do Not Load | |
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DOA
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U.S. Department of Agriculture | |
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DOC
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U.S. Department of Commerce | |
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DOD
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U.S. Department of Defense | |
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DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy | |
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DOSCU
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Department of State Cuba | |
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DOT
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Department of Transportation | The department in a jurisdiction that oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports and waterways. In some jurisdictions the DOT may also be responsible for the issuance of drivers licenses, motor vehicle titles, motor vehicle registrations as well as the administration of either or both the IRP and the IFTA programs. |
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DP
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Demand Planning | |
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DPL
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Denied Persons List (formerly Denied Parties List) | |
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DSL
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Dynamic Screening List | |
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DSL
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Dynamic Screening List | |
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DSD
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Direct-to-Store Delivery | |
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DVIR
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Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report | |
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Deadhead
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Deadhead | Empty truck (dead heading, running empty). |
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Demurrage
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Demurrage | The fees charged by the carrier on containers while they’re in the shipyard. |
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Detention
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Detention | The fees charged by the carrier on containers once they leave the shipyard. |
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Dunnage
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Dunnage | The material used to protect or support freight in or on trucks. |
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DL
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Driver's License | A document permitting a person to operate a motor vehicle |
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DEF
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with D.