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Vehicle Configuration and Cargo Body

Flatbed:
Is a cargo body type without sides or a roof, with or without readily removable stakes which may be tied together with chains, slats or panels. This would include "stake body" trucks.
Dump:
Is a cargo body type that tilts to discharge its load by gravity. "Belly dump" trailers that discharge the load through a gate in the bottom without tilting are given the body type "grain, chips or gravel".

Flatbed Cargo Body Flatbed Cargo Body
Flatbed tow truck
Flatbed "Stake Body" Truck
Dump Cargo Body Dump Cargo Body
Single-unit Dump Truck
Dump Semi-trailer