One of the most common questions when it comes to renting a truck is: “What type of truck should I choose?” If you choose a truck that is too small, you may have to turn around many times, wasting time and money. On the other hand, if you choose a truck that is too big for your needs, you will waste unnecessary budget.
This article will help you understand how to classify popular truck models according to load capacity, truck body characteristics and advise on choosing the right one for each type of goods and specific volume – whether you are transporting within the city, inter-provincial or North-South routes.
1. Types of trucks classified by load capacity
Vehicle type Popular load capacity Suitable for needs
Small trucks 500kg - 1 ton Transporting in the city, light goods, moving dormitories, small orders
Medium trucks 2 - 3.5 tons Household goods, small projects, light materials
Heavy trucks 5 - 10 tons Machinery, industrial goods, large equipment
Super-heavy trucks 15 - 30 tons Transporting raw materials, large containers
Domestic containers 20 - 40 feet Pallet goods, import and export goods, large volume goods
2. Popular types of truck bodies today
Type of truck body Advantages Suitable for
Closed-body trucks Good resistance to rain, sun, dirt Perishable goods, food, electronics, clothing
Tarpaulin trucks Easy to load and unload, flexible with many types of goods Regular goods, easy to load and unload
Open-body trucks Can carry bulky, uncovered goods Iron, steel, ornamental plants, materials construction
Refrigerated vehicles Heat preservation, transporting goods that need to be preserved at low temperatures Fresh, frozen, medical foods
Specialized vehicles Customized according to specific requirements (forklifts, cranes, carrying safes, etc.) Special goods, difficult to handle with regular vehicles
3. Suggestions for choosing the right truck according to the type of goods and volume
🚚 Light goods - small orders (under 500kg)
For example: clothes, online goods, stationery, moving houses
Suggestions: small trucks 500kg - 1 ton, closed or tarpaulin
Reasons: compact, easy to circulate in the city, cost savings
🚛 Household goods - furniture (from 1 - 2 tons)
For example: refrigerators, washing machines, tables, chairs, beds
Suggestions: 1.5 - 2.5 ton trucks, closed or tarpaulin
Reasons: ensure no collision during transportation, easy to pack - disassemble
🏗 Goods construction materials – bulky (2 – 5 tons)
Examples: bricks, sand, cement, iron and steel
Suggestion: 3 – 5 ton flatbed truck
Reason: easy to load and unload with forklift, suitable for goods that are difficult to cover
📦 Industrial goods, heavy equipment (5 – 10 tons)
Examples: machinery, engines, mechanical supplies
Suggestion: 7 – 10 ton truck, closed box or tarpaulin depending on needs
Reason: need large load, long distance travel, prioritize safety
❄️ Frozen goods, fresh food
Examples: meat, seafood, vegetables, pharmaceuticals
Suggestion: refrigerated trucks from 1 – 5 tons depending on the amount of goods
Reason: maintain stable temperature throughout the journey, maintain the quality of goods
🧊 Export goods, large pallet goods (inter-provincial, North-South)
Examples: large packaged goods, wooden pallets, container
Suggestion: 20 feet (≤ 15 tons) or 40 feet (≤ 30 tons) container
Reason: optimal for transporting large quantities, long distances, reducing costs/km
4. Some notes when choosing a truck to transport goods
The more accurate the estimate of goods, the more optimal the cost.
📌 Check the truck ban hours if traveling in the inner city (HCMC, Hanoi ...).
📌 Ask carefully about the type of truck body - the tarpaulin is not suitable for goods that need to be carefully preserved.
📌 Choose a vehicle with a lifting/lowering body or a loading and unloading service if you do not have a helper.
📌 The rental contract should clearly state the load capacity, type of body, and pick-up and delivery points.
Conclusion
Choosing the right type of truck not only helps you save costs but also ensures that goods are transported safely - on time - in accordance with traffic regulations. Based on the type of goods, weight and shipping characteristics (inner city delivery, inter-provincial, North-South route...) to choose the right vehicle from the start.
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