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What are the common types of heavy-duty trucks?
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Truck: The most basic type of heavy-duty truck, with the cargo bed integrated into the cab, suitable for transporting general goods.
Including variants such as flatbed, box, stake, and platform types.
Tractor (tractor unit): Specifically designed to tow semi-trailers or full trailers, commonly used in long-haul logistics.
Dump truck: The cargo bed can be hydraulically lifted, making it suitable for transporting bulk materials such as construction debris and sand and gravel, and commonly used at construction sites.
Special-purpose vehicles: Modified based on heavy-duty truck chassis, such as:
Concrete mixer truck (concrete transport)
Tank truck (for transporting liquid or powdered materials)
Refrigerated truck (cold-chain transportation)
Special-purpose vehicles such as fire trucks, breakdown recovery vehicles, and emergency rescue vehicles.
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