Lesson 3: Cargo Body Types: Auto Transporter, Concrete Mixer, Garbage/Refuse

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1. Configuration and Cargo Body Type

2. Buses Configuration and Cargo Body

3. Single-Unit Trucks

4. Truck Trailers

5. Truck Tractors and Semi-Trailers

6. Other / Light w/ Hazmat Placard

7. Van/Enclosed Box, Cargo Tanks

8. Flatbeds, Dumps

9. Auto Transporters, Concrete, Garbage

10. Grain/Chips/Gravel, Pole Trailers

11. Logging, Intermodal Chassis

12. No Cargo Body, N/A, Vehicle Towing

Auto Transporter:
Is a cargo body type specifically designed to transport multiple, fully assembled automobiles. Single-unit flatbed tow-trucks hauling cars DO NOT qualify. Auto transporters are typically configured as truck-trailers.
Concrete Mixer:
Is a cargo body type specifically designed to transport and mix concrete.
Garbage Refuse:
Is a cargo body type specifically designed to collect and transport garbage or refuse. Includes conventional rear-loading, "roll-off" style garbage and recycling trucks.


Typical Auto Transporter	Covered Auto Transporter


Concrete Mixer	Garbage Truck