Types of cargo transport vehicles

Types of cargo transport vehicles

Truck transport occupies the first place in terms of its importance in the field of cargo transportation and includes various types of vehicles intended for cargo transportation. The most common types of freight transport are:

- trucks,

- the trains,

- ferries,

- airplanes.

Classification standards for cargo transport

Trucks are divided into three groups.

- Group I includes trucks.

- Group II - specialized trucks.

- Tank vehicles are included in group III.

The main categories of cargo transport by weight are:

- light trucks,

- medium trucks,

- heavy trucks.

Classification of cargo transport according to the number of axles:

- single axle trucks,

- two-axle trucks,

- three-axle trucks,

- trucks with four or more axles.

Classification of cargo transport by coachbuilder type:

- van,

- platform/open body,

- with refrigerated body,

- dump truck.

Other classification options:

- carrying capacity,

- the volume of transportation,

- trunk length,

- engine type,

- overall dimensions,

- technical parameters.