Truck Types and Capacities in India: Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Cargo
Choosing the wrong vehicle costs money or risks your goods. Here is how to think about it.
Main body types
- Open body trucks for steel, pipes, construction material and cargo that is not weather sensitive
- Closed or covered trucks for packaged goods, textiles, electronics and anything that must stay dry
- Container trucks for secure, weather-proof long-haul movement
- Trailers for heavy and over-dimensional consignments
Choosing size
Capacity depends on vehicle model, axle configuration and legal load limits. Give your transporter exact weight and dimensions and let them recommend a vehicle rather than guessing.
Do not overload
Overloading is unsafe, illegal and can void insurance. A properly sized truck is cheaper than a fine or a damaged consignment.
