East Coast: The eastern seaboard of the United States, a significant region for freight transportation due to its dense population and major ports.

Eastern Time: The time zone covering the eastern part of the United States, important for coordinating transportation schedules and operations.

Economizer: A device in trucks designed to improve fuel efficiency by regulating engine performance.

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange): A system for exchanging documents and information electronically between businesses, commonly used in logistics.

EFS Check: A method of quick payment in the trucking industry, often used for fuel, repairs, and other expenses.

EIN (Employer Identification Number): A tax identification number used in the United States for business operations and tax purposes in trucking.

ELD (Electronic Logging Device): A digital device used in trucks to automatically record driving time and hours of service.

Elogs: Electronic records from an electronic logging device, detailing a driver's hours of service and driving patterns.

Empty Mileage: The distance traveled by a truck when not carrying cargo, also known as "deadheading."

Engine Brake: A braking system used in large trucks to slow down without using traditional wheel brakes.

Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR): A document recording the condition of equipment at the time of interchange between two parties.

E-trac: Cargo securing points located along the sides of a trailer, used for attaching straps and other devices.

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): The projected time when a truck is expected to arrive at its destination.

E-modal: A registration system used in ports for tracking and managing cargo movements.

Exempt Commodity: Goods that are exempt from regulation by the Department of Transportation.

Exclusive Use: A shipping term where cargo is transported as a full load for expedited or specialized shipments.

Expedited Shipping: A service for faster-than-normal freight delivery, often used for time-sensitive shipments.

Extendable Flatbed: A type of flatbed trailer that can be extended to accommodate oversized loads.

Extra Stop Charge: Additional fees incurred when a truck makes more stops than originally planned.

Exception Notice: Notification indicating a discrepancy in a shipment, such as over, short, or damaged goods.