flatbed trucks

Level-platform cargo vehicles

Flatbed trucks are trucks with a flat, open cargo area instead of an enclosed bed or trailer.

The level platform makes loading and unloading heavy equipment, lumber, or oversized materials easier: They hauled the bulldozer on a flatbed truck.

The lack of sides means loads must be secured with straps or chains.

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Enclosed cargo vehicles

refrigerated trucks · panel trucks · moving trucks · moving vans · shipping containers

cargo specialization

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Vehicles transporting bulk liquids

cement mixers · garbage trucks · car carriers · livestock trailers · fuel tankers

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Vehicles for transporting people

sedans · motorcycles · bicycles · mopeds · golf carts

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G