Getting the right vehicle for road haulage is essential to ensure it is fit for purpose and to ensure you are getting the best price for the job.
It’s not also easy to know what vehicle you need – so we’ve provided a breakdown of the types of vehicles used for road haulage so you can gain a better understanding as to which is the right one for your next consignment.
Standard Vans
Starting with the basics, vans are best suited to smaller, short distance deliveries. Typically vans will be used for packaged items that are easy to handle and don’t require additional equipment for lifting.
Lutons
Lutons are ideal for the transportation of light but high-value loads and will typically have a hydraulic lift. It’s suitable for bulky items and provides safe and fast loading of such goods.
LWB Vehicles
LWB stands for Long Wheel Base and these vehicles are best suited for larger loads. Slightly smaller in height to a luton, a LWB vehicles are longer and load weights are approximately 1000kg. The longer distance between the wheels provides an overall smoother and more even driving condition.
Tail Lift Vehicle
A typical feature of the luton van, the tail lift offers a hydraulic platform that can be used for lifting goods or people. This enables the safe loading and unloading of heavy and fragile items.
Artics (Articulated Lorries)
Artics are probably the most commonly used types of vehicle for road haulage in the UK. With a maximum length of 16.5m and maximum weight capacity of 44 tonnes, the Artics are used for a transporting a vast range of goods for many different industries.
Moffett
A moffett truck is mounted with a forklift so easily takes care of pallet deliveries. The addition of the forklift means the driver can load and unload faster and with great precision and efficiency.