Glossary
Tipper Truck
Definition
A tipper truck, also known as a dump truck, is a type of heavy-duty vehicle designed for transporting loose materials such as sand, gravel, or demolition waste. It is equipped with an open-box bed, hinged at the rear and equipped with hydraulic rams to lift the front, allowing the material in the bed to be deposited ("tipped") on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery.
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FAQ
Tipper trucks are typically used in construction, mining, and waste management sectors. They are essential for transporting large quantities of loose materials like sand, gravel, soil, ore, or waste materials.
There are several types of tipper trucks including standard tipper trucks, articulated dump trucks, transfer dump trucks, truck and pup, super dump truck, semi trailer end dump truck, semi trailer bottom dump truck, double and triple trailer bottom dump truck, and side dump trucks.
The load-carrying capacity of a tipper truck depends on its size and design. Small tipper trucks may carry several tons of material, while large, industrial tipper trucks can carry up to 30 tons or more.
Tipper trucks are usually made from strong, durable materials like hardened steel or aluminum to withstand the weight and nature of the materials they transport.
Yes, driving a tipper truck typically requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or a special category of driving license depending on the country or state's regulations.
Example or usage in road freight logistics
In road freight logistics, a tipper truck might be used to transport a load of gravel from a quarry to a construction site. Once it arrives at the site, the hydraulic rams would be used to lift the front of the bed, tipping the gravel out at the site for use in the construction project.
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