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Truck
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A truck (US, CA and AU) or lorry (UK and Ireland) is a motor vehicle designed to transport
cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically
similar to an automobile. Commercial trucks can be very large and powerful, and may be
configured to mount specialized equipment, such as in the case of fire trucks and concrete mixers
and suction excavators. Modern trucks are largely powered by diesel engines exclusively, although
small to medium size trucks with gasoline engines exist in America. In the European Union vehicles
with a gross combination mass of less than 3,500 kilograms (7,716 lb) are known as light
commercial vehicles and those over as large goods vehicles.

Contents
1 The word
1.1 Etymology
1.2 International variance
2 Driving
1898 "NW First Truck"
3 Anatomy of a truck
3.1 Cab
3.2 Engine
3.3 Drivetrain
3.4 Frame
4 Environmental effects
5 Sales and sales issues
5.1 Truck market worldwide
5.2 Gallery
5.3 Manufacturers
6 Operations issues
Truck carrying a large load in India
6.1 Commercial insurance
6.2 Trucking accidents
7 Truck shows
8 See also
9 References
10 External links

The word
Jingle trucks on Karakoram Highway
Etymology in Pakistan

The word "truck" might have come from a back-formation of "truckle" with the meaning "small wheel", "pulley", from Middle English trokell,
in turn from Latin trochlea. Another explanation is that it comes from Latin trochus with the meaning of "iron hoop". In turn, both go back to
Greek trokhos () meaning "wheel" from trekhein (, "to run"). The first known usage of "truck" was in 1611 when it referred to
the small strong wheels on ships' cannon carriages. In its extended usage it came to refer to carts for carrying heavy loads, a meaning known
since 1771. With the meaning of "motor-powered load carrier", it has been in usage since 1930, shortened from "motor truck", which dates
back to 1916.[1][2]

"Lorry" has a more uncertain origin, but probably has its roots in the railway industry, where the word is known to have been used in 1838 to
refer to a type of truck (a freight car as in British usage, not a bogie as in the American), specifically a large flat wagon. It probably derives
from the verb lurry (to pull, tug) of uncertain origin. With the meaning of "self-propelled vehicle for carrying goods" it has been in usage since
1911.[3][4]

Before that, the word "lorry" was used for a sort of big horse-drawn goods wagon.

International variance

For more details on this topic, see List of truck types.

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In the United States, Canada, and the Philippines "truck" is usually reserved for commercial vehicles larger than normal cars including pickups
and other vehicles having an open load bed. In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, the word "truck" is mostly reserved for larger
vehicles; in Australia and New Zealand, a pickup truck is usually called a ute (short for "utility"), while in South Africa it is called a bakkie
(Afrikaans: "small open container"). In the United Kingdom, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Ireland
and Hong Kong lorry is used instead of truck, but only for the medium and heavy types.

In American English, the word "truck" is often preceded by a word describing the type of vehicle,
such as a "tanker truck". In British English these would be referred to as a "tanker" or "petrol
tanker".

In Australia and New Zealand, the term ute (short for coup utility) is used to describe a pickup
truck with an open cargo carrying space but a front similar to a passenger car, and which requires
only a passenger car licence to drive. The concept was developed in 1933 by Lewis Bandt of the ALMA antenna transporters are huge
Ford Motor Company in Geelong following a request from a Gippsland farmer's wife for a vehicle vehicles that drive on 28 tires, are 10
that they could go to church in on Sunday without getting wet and also use to take the pigs to meters wide, 20 meters long and 6
market on Monday.[6] meters high, weigh 130 tonnes, and
have as much power as two
Formula 1 engines. [5]
Driving
In the United States, a commercial driver's license is required to drive any type of commercial
vehicle weighing 26,001 lb (11,794 kg) or more.[7]

The United Kingdom and the rest of Europe now have common, yet complex rules (see European
driving licence). As an overview, to drive a vehicle weighing more than 7,500 kilograms
(16,535 lb) for commercial purposes requires a specialist licence (the type varies depending on the
use of the vehicle and number of seats). For licences first acquired after 1997, that weight was
reduced to 3,500 kilograms (7,716 lb), not including trailers.

In Australia, a truck driver's license is required for any motor vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass
(GVM) exceeding 4,500 kilograms (9,921 lb). The motor vehicles classes are further expanded as: Inside a Mack truck

LR: Light rigid: a rigid vehicle with a GVM of more than 4,500 kilograms (9,921 lb) but not more than 8,000 kilograms (17,637 lb).
Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9,000 kilograms (19,842 lb) GVM.
MR: Medium rigid: a rigid vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM of more than 8,000 kilograms (17,637 lb). Any towed trailer must not
weigh more than 9,000 kilograms (19,842 lb) GVM. Also includes vehicles in class LR.
HR: Heavy Rigid: a rigid vehicle with three or more axles and a GVM of more than 8,000 kilograms (17,637 lb)). Any towed trailer
must not weigh more than 9,000 kilograms (19,842 lb)) GVM. Also includes articulated buses and vehicles in class MR.
HC: Heavy Combination, a typical prime mover plus semi-trailer combination.
MC: Multi Combination e.g., B Doubles/road trains.

There is also a heavy vehicle transmission condition for a license class HR, HC, or MC test passed in a vehicle fitted with an automatic or
synchromesh transmission, a drivers license will be restricted to vehicles of that class fitted with a synchromesh or automatic transmission. To
have the condition removed, a person needs to pass a practical driving test in a vehicle with non-synchromesh transmission (constant mesh or
crash box).[8][9]

In 2006 the U.S. trucking industry employed 1.8 million drivers of heavy trucks.[10] There are around 5 million truck drivers in India.[11]

Anatomy of a truck
Almost all trucks share a common construction: they are made of a chassis, a cab, an area for placing cargo or equipment, axles, suspension
and roadwheels, an engine and a drivetrain. Pneumatic, hydraulic, water, and electrical systems may also be identified. Many also tow one or
more trailers or semi-trailers.

Cab

The cab is an enclosed space where the driver is seated. A "sleeper" is a compartment attached to the cab where the driver can rest while not
driving, sometimes seen in semi-trailer trucks.

There are several possible cab configurations:

"Cab over engine" (COE) or "flat nose"; where the driver is seated above the front axle and the engine. This design is almost ubiquitous
in Europe, where overall truck lengths are strictly regulated, but also widely used in the rest of the world as well. They were common in
North America, but lost prominence when permitted length was extended in the early 1980s. To reach the engine, the whole cab tilts
forward, earning this design the name of "tilt-cab". This type of cab is especially suited to the delivery conditions in Europe where many
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roads follow the layout of much more ancient paths and trackways which require the additional turning capability given by the short
wheelbase of the cab over engine type. The COE design was invented by Viktor Schreckengost.[12]
Conventional cabs are the most common in North America and Australia, and are known in the UK as "American cabs" and in the
Netherlands as "torpedo cabs". The driver is seated behind the engine, as in most passenger cars or pickup trucks. Conventionals are
further divided into large car and aerodynamic designs. A "large car" or "long nose" is a conventional truck with a long (6-to-8-foot or
1.8-to-2.4 m or more) hood. "Aerodynamic" cabs are very streamlined, with a sloped hood and other features to lower drag.
Cab beside engine designs also exist, but are rather rare and are mainly used inside shipping yards, or other specialist uses that
require the vehicle to carry long loads such as pipes, metal rods, flat iron and other construction materials. This type is often custom
made from a regular cabover truck that gets the upper half of its cab removed on the passenger side and replaced by an extended
section of the bed.

A further step from this is the side loading forklift that can be described as a specially fabricated vehicle with the same properties as a truck of
this type, in addition to the ability to pick up its own load.

Engine

The oldest truck was built in 1896 by Gottlieb Daimler.[13] Most small trucks such as sport utility
vehicles (SUVs) or pickups, and even light medium-duty trucks in North America and Russia will
use gasoline engines (petrol engines), but many diesel engined models are now being produced.
Most of the heavier trucks use four stroke diesel engine with a turbocharger and aftercooler. Huge
off-highway trucks use locomotive-type engines such as a V12 Detroit Diesel two stroke engine.
Diesel engines are becoming the engine of choice for trucks ranging from class 3 to 8 GVWs.

North American manufactured highway trucks often use an engine built by a third party, such as
CAT, Cummins, or Detroit Diesel, but both Mack and Navistar offer their own
engines.[14][15][citation needed]

In the European Union, all new lorry engines must comply with Euro 5 emission regulations.

Drivetrain
Scania R470 flat nose truck
Small trucks use the same type of transmissions as almost all cars, having either an automatic
transmission or a manual transmission with synchromesh
(synchronizers). Bigger trucks often use manual
transmissions without synchronizers, saving bulk and
weight, although synchromesh transmissions are used in
larger trucks as well. Transmissions without
synchronizers, known as "crash boxes", require double-
clutching for each shift, (which can lead to repetitive
motion injuries), or a technique known colloquially as
"floating", a method of changing gears which doesn't use
the clutch, except for starts and stops, due to the physical
A truck rear suspension and drive effort of double clutching, especially with non power
axles overview assisted clutches, faster shifts, and less clutch wear. Cummins ISB 6.7L medium duty
truck diesel engine
Double-clutching allows the driver to control the engine
and transmission revolutions to synchronize, so that a
smooth shift can be made; for example, when upshifting, the accelerator pedal is released and the
clutch pedal is depressed while the gear lever is moved into neutral, the clutch pedal is then
released and quickly pushed down again while the gear lever is moved to the next higher gear.
Finally, the clutch pedal is released and the accelerator pedal pushed down to obtain required
engine speed. Although this is a relatively fast movement, perhaps a second or so while
transmission is in neutral, it allows the engine speed to drop and synchronize engine and
transmission revolutions relative to the road speed. Downshifting is performed in a similar fashion,
except the engine speed is now required to increase (while transmission is in neutral) just the right
Eaton Roadranger 18 speed "crash amount in order to achieve the synchronization for a smooth, non-collision gear change. "Skip
box" with automated gearshift changing" is also widely used; in principle operation is the same as double-clutching, but it requires
neutral be held slightly longer than a single-gear change.

Common North American setups include 9, 10, 13, 15, and 18 speeds. Automatic and semi-automatic transmissions for heavy trucks are
becoming more and more common, due to advances both in transmission and engine power. In Europe, 8, 10, 12 and 16 gears are common
on larger trucks with manual transmission, while automatic or semi-automatic transmissions would have anything from 5 to 12 gears. Almost
all heavy truck transmissions are of the "range and split" (double H shift pattern) type, where range change and socalled half gears or splits
are air operated and always preselected before the main gear selection.

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Frame

A truck frame consists of two parallel boxed (tubular) or Cshaped rails, or beams, held together
by crossmembers. These frames are referred to as ladder frames due to their resemblance to a
ladder if tipped on end. The rails consist of a tall vertical section (two if boxed) and two shorter
horizontal flanges. The height of the vertical section provides opposition to vertical flex when weight
is applied to the top of the frame (beam resistance). Though typically flat the whole length on heavy
duty trucks, the rails may sometimes be tapered or arched for clearance around the engine or over
the axles. The holes in rails are used either for mounting vehicle components and running wires and
hoses, or measuring and adjusting the orientation of the rails at the factory or repair shop.

The frame is almost always made of steel, but can be made (whole or in part) of aluminum for a
lighter weight. A tow bar may be found attached at one or both ends, but heavy trucks almost A truck rear frame (chassis) section
view
always make use of a fifth wheel hitch.[citation needed]

Environmental effects
See also: Diesel exhaust

Trucks contribute to air, noise, and water pollution similarly to automobiles. Trucks may emit lower
air pollution emissions than cars per equivalent vehicle mass, although the absolute level per vehicle
distance traveled is higher, and diesel particulate matter is especially problematic for health.[16]
With respect to noise pollution, trucks emit considerably higher sound levels at all speeds
compared to typical car; this contrast is particularly strong with heavy-duty trucks.[17] There are
several aspects of truck operations that contribute to the overall sound that is emitted. Continuous
sounds are those from tires rolling on the roadway, and the constant hum of their diesel engines at
highway speeds. Less frequent noises, but perhaps more noticeable, are things like the repeated
sharp-pitched whistle of a turbocharger on acceleration, or the abrupt blare of an exhaust brake
DAF tractor with an auto-transport retarder when traversing a downgrade. There has been noise regulation put in place to help control
semi-trailer carrying koda Octavia where and when the use of engine braking retarders are allowed.
cars in Cardiff, Wales
Concerns have been raised about the effect of trucking on the environment, particularly as part of
the debate on global warming. In the period from 1990 to 2003, carbon dioxide emissions from
transportation sources increased by 20%, despite improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency.[18]

In 2005, transportation accounted for 27% of U.S. greenhouse gas emission, increasing faster than
any other sector.[19]

Between 1985 and 2004, in the U.S., energy consumption in freight transportation grew nearly
53%, while the number of ton-miles carried increased only 43%.[20]

According to a 1995 U.S. government estimate, the energy cost of carrying one ton of freight a
distance of one kilometer averages 337 kJ for water, 221 kJ for rail, 2,000 kJ for trucks, and
nearly 13,000 kJ for air transport.[21] Many environmental organizations favor laws and incentives
to encourage the switch from road to rail, especially in Europe.[22]
Volvo's subsidiary Renault Magnum
truck.
The European Parliament is moving to ensure that charges on heavy-goods vehicles should be
based in part on the air and noise pollution they produce and the congestion they cause, according
to legislation approved by the Transport Committee.[23] The Eurovignette scheme has been proposed, whereby new charges would be
potentially levied against things such as noise and air pollution and also weight related damages from the lorries themselves.[24]

Sales and sales issues

Truck market worldwide

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Largest truck manufacturers in the world as of 2010, over 16 tons GVW in 2010.[25]
Pos. Make Units
Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Trucks, Sterling Trucks, Unimog, Western Star, Fuso,
1 478,535[citation needed]
BharatBenz)
2 Volvo Group (Volvo, Mack, Renault, UD Nissan Diesel) 438,954[citation needed]
3 Dongfeng Motor 341,875
4 Volkswagen Group (Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, MAN) 203,102
5 Tata Group (Tata Motors, Daewoo Commercial Vehicle) 159,237
6 Hyundai Kia Automotive Group (Hyundai) 157,781[citation needed]
7 Toyota Group (Hino Motors, Isuzu) 129,107
8 Fiat Group (Iveco, Magirus, Astra, Seddon Atkinson, Yuejin) 127,542
9 PACCAR (DAF Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Leyland Trucks) 126,960

Largest truck manufacturers in the world as of 2011[26]

Pos makes units

1 Isuzu 447,359
2 Volvo Group (Volvo, Mack, Renault, UD Nissan Diesel) 300,494
3 Toyota Group (Hino Motors, Toyota) 214,375
4 Tata Group (Tata Motors, Daewoo Commercial Vehicle) 176,584
5 PACCAR (DAF Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Leyland Trucks) 121,235
6 Navistar International (Mahindra Navistar) 79,362
7 Fiat Industrial (Iveco, Irisbus, Astra) 67,170
8 Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Trucks, Unimog, Western Star, Fuso, BharatBenz) 70,726
9 Ford 66,790
10 Ashok Leyland 65,280
11 Nissan 51,811
12 GAZ 29,779

Largest truck manufacturers in the world as of 2012, by Annual reports

Pos makes units

1 Daimler AG (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Trucks, Unimog, Western Star, Fuso, BharatBenz) 461,954[27]
2 Volvo Group (Volvo, Mack, Renault, UD Nissan Diesel) 224,000[28]
3 Volkswagen Group (Scania, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, MAN) 203,102[29]

Gallery

DAF XF 6x2, dolly and Hino Motors truck Isuzu truck IVECO truck Mercedes-Benz truck
semi-trailer.

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UD Nissan lorry Sisu truck Tata Prima truck

Manufacturers

Main article: List of truck manufacturers

Operations issues
Commercial insurance

Primary liability insurance coverage protects the truck from damage or injuries to other people as a result of a truck accident. This truck
insurance coverage is mandated by U.S. state and federal agencies, and proof of coverage is required to be sent to them. Interstate trucks in
the U.S. are required to have a minimum of $75,000 in liability insurance. This includes motor carriers operating vehicles with a gross weight
rating in excess of 10,000 lbs (which transport non-hazardous materials). All motor carriers operating vehicles transporting materials classified
as hazardous, and which have a gross weight rating in excess of 10,000 lbs must have a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance. All
motor carriers operating vehicles such as tanks or hopper-type cargo vehicles with a capacity in excess of 3,500 water gallons must have a
minimum of $5,000,000 in liability insurance. Pricing is dependent on region, driving records, and history of the trucking operation.

Motor truck cargo insurance protects the transporter for his responsibility in the event of damaged or lost freight. The policy is purchased with
a maximum load limit per vehicle. Cargo insurance coverage limits can range from $10,000 to $100,000 or more. Pricing for this insurance is
mainly dependent on the type of cargo being hauled.

Trucking accidents

In 2002 and 2004, there were over 5,000 fatalities related to trucking accidents in the United
States. The trucking industry has since made significant efforts in increasing safety regulations. In
2008 the industry had successfully lowered the fatality rate to just over 4,000 deaths. But trucking
accidents are still an issue that causes thousands of deaths and injuries each year. Approximately
6,000 trucking accident fatalities occur annually in the United States. Fatalities are not the only issue
caused by trucking accidents. Here are some of the environmental issues that arise with trucking
accidents:

14.4% of trucking accidents cause cargo to spill

6.5% cause open flames
Trucking accident at Elst
The USDOT 2009 Large Trucks in Fatal Crashes with Passenger Vehicles with Driver-Related (Netherlands) 2012-03-23
Factors figures show that in 22% of crashes the large truck driver was a factor, while 80.5% of
passenger vehicle drivers were. Alcohol or drugs among heavy truck drivers were a factor in .31% of crashes, among passenger vehicle
drivers they were a factor in 11.75% of crashes. [30]

Truck shows
In the UK, three truck shows are popular - Shropshire Truck Show in Oswestry Showground during May, The UK Truck Show held in June
at Santa Pod Raceway, and FIA European Drag Racing Championships from the home of European Drag-Racing. The UK Truck Show
features drag-racing with 6-tonne trucks from the British Truck Racing Association, plus other diesel-powered entertainment.

In Mexico, the ANPACT Autotransporte - Truck Show is well known as one of the biggest of the region; 2013 edition features trucker
celebrity Lisa Kelly.

Truck shows provide operators with an opportunity to win awards for their trucks.

See also

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Animal transporter
Ballast tractor
Campervan
Concrete mixing transport truck
Cutaway van chassis
Dekotora, Japanese decorated trucks
Electric truck
Euro IV and Euro V
Flatbed truck
Food truck
Glossary of trucking industry terms in the United States
Great West Truck Show
Kei truck
List of pickup trucks
List of trucks
Logging truck
Multi-stop truck
Pakistani truck art
Railway truck
Refrigerator truck
Road train
Semi-trailer
Tail lift
Tow truck
Tractor unit
Trailer (vehicle)
Truck classification
Truck driver
Trucking industry in the United States
Truck hijacking

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