Types of Trucks
18-Wheeler Truck
A type of semi-trailer truck, these types of truck specify that there are 18 wheels. These are the most commonly used trucks to carry cargo. Upwards of 85 per cent of freight loads shipped are transported on an 18-wheeler truck.
Semi-Trailer Truck
The semi-trailer trucks are the most popular types of trucks. They are capable of catering to most of your transportation needs. These are articulated vehicles which use a towing engine, the semi-trailer, to carry freight and cargo loads. Semi-trailer trucks are also referred to as tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and big rigs. These particular trucks are typically involved in catastrophic accidents that tend to lead to severe injuries, often fatalities. Any trucker who operates these vehicles must obtain a special license in order to transport freight legally.
Tanker Truck
Tanker trucks get their name due to the large tank that is used to store gases and liquids. These trucks only carry liquids and gases and are therefore extremely dangerous in the event of a collision. Tanker trucks are typically associated with the hazardous materials in the loads that they carry.
Flatbed Truck
A flatbed truck or a flatbed lorry is a completely flat level bed that has no sides or roof. It allows for the loading and unloading of goods and is used to transport very heavy loads that aren’t in need of proper or delicate handling. The bed of the trailer is literally that, completely flat. And since that is the case, the loads are tied down to the surface with ropes. The truck is often equipped with hooks so that tying down is much easier than simply tying tight knots.
Garbage Truck
Waste collections vehicles, also referred to as garbage trucks are important to all residents of Alabama. These garbage trucks make stops at homes to pick up smaller amounts of trash to be taken to the local landfill, recycling plant, or treatment facility. Garbage trucks are also known for having large blind spots. Therefore drivers must react accordingly.
Dump Truck
Dump trucks are also referred to as production trucks and are used to transport gravel, sand, dirt, and other loose materials that are used in construction. In addition, dump trucks can be used to carry waste to landfills. These vehicles have an open box that is hydraulically operated to dump the contents of the open box behind the vehicle. Dump trucks are often involved in crashes as they attempt to back up.
Panel Truck
A small truck or can which maintains a fully bounded body is called a panel truck. These are typically used as delivery trucks for things such as baked goods, laundry, flowers, or any other types of consumer products.
Box Truck
A box truck—also known as a box van, cube van, bob truck or cube truck—is a chassis cab truck with an enclosed cuboid-shaped cargo area. On most box trucks, the cabin is separate to the cargo area, however some box trucks have a door between the cabin and the cargo area
These are some of the trucks in the market. There are more types that we offer coverage for including car carrier trailer, cement truck, crane truck, extra duty truck, fire truck, heavy truck, jumbo trailer truck, live stock truck, tow truck and others. Call us today!