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# **You’ve Seen This On Trucks Before, But Never Knew What It Meant — Until Now**
We’ve all been there — driving down the highway, stuck behind a big semi-truck, when you notice a strange sign, code, or symbol plastered on the back. You probably glanced at it, maybe even wondered about it for a second… and then drove on without giving it another thought.
But what if I told you that some of those markings actually **mean something important** — even something life-saving?
Here’s the **truth behind those truck signs and symbols** you’ve seen a hundred times — and never really understood until now.
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## 🚛 The Mystery Markings You’ve Probably Noticed
Some of the most common markings or signs on the back or sides of trucks include:
* **”DO NOT PUSH”**
* **“Air Ride Equipped”**
* **Numbers like “53’” or “80,000 GVWR”**
* **Color-coded diamond-shaped placards**
* **The striped “flammable” signs**
* **Reflective tape patterns**
Let’s decode the most interesting and useful of these, especially the ones people see every day — and yet don’t know the meaning of.
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## 🟥 1. **Diamond-Shaped Placards = Hazardous Materials**
You’ve probably seen those bright, diamond-shaped signs in red, yellow, white, or blue with a number and label (like “1203” or “CORROSIVE”).
These are **hazard classification placards**, required by law under the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
| **Color** | **Meaning** | **Example** |
| ——— | ——————- | —————– |
| Red | Flammable | Gasoline, propane |
| Yellow | Oxidizing agent | Ammonium nitrate |
| White | Poison or biohazard | Chlorine, cyanide |
| Blue | Dangerous when wet | Sodium, potassium |
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