Vaishnavi M Trucks are available in three distinct designs — open, container, and trailer — each serving specific cargo transportation needs with unique characteristics.
Open Truck
An open truck, also called a flatbed truck, features “an open, flat-bed trailer attached to the back with or without the side walls and tail gate and is open on the top.” Minimum carrying capacity is 15 tons. These vehicles transport goods unaffected by weather conditions.
Trucks Dominating This Segment:
Eicher: 14 Feet, 17 Feet, 19 Feet, 20/24/26 Feet, 32 Feet SXL, 32 Feet MXL
Applications Suitable:
- Construction items like steel beams, lumber, and concrete blocks
- Bulky items such as trees and bushes
- Special events: stages, chairs, and lighting for concerts and festivals
Container Truck
A container truck is “closed from all sides which provides a weather-proof environment for the goods being transported, protecting them from wind, rain and other weather conditions.” Container sizes typically include 14-foot and 40-foot lengths, with carrying capacity ranging from 5 to 20 tons.
Trucks Dominating This Segment:
- Tata Motors: Tata Ace, Tata 407, 19 Feet, 20/24/26 Feet, 32 Feet SXL, 32 Feet MXL
- Ashok Leyland: Same sizes available
Applications Suitable:
- Retail and manufacturing
- Agriculture products
- Home appliances
- Textiles
Trailer Truck
A trailer truck is equipped with “a large, flat-bed trailer attached to the back” and “is made in two or more sections which are joined together by metal bars, so that the vehicle can turn more easily.” Maximum carrying capacity reaches 35 tons. These vehicles handle long-distance hauling.
Two Categories:
1. Trailer Container: Transports shipping containers (20–40 ft) for ship/train transport across the country and internationally.
2. Flatbed Trailer: Has no sides or roof; cargo placed directly on the flatbed surface.
Trucks Dominating This Segment:
- Ashok Leyland: 24 Feet, 40 Feet, 45 Feet, 48 Feet, 53 Feet Trailer
- Bharat Benz: Same sizes available
Trailer Container Applications:
- Textiles
- Frozen products
- Liquids freight
- Military applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Renewable energy equipment
- Telecommunications equipment
- Power generators
Flatbed Trailer Applications:
- Steel applications
- Aluminum rolls
- Automobiles
- Excavators
- Bulldozers
- Cranes
- Tractors
- Harvesters
Comparison Table
| Truck Type | Dominating Companies | Suitable Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Open Truck | Eicher (14 Ft, 17 Ft, 19 Ft, 20/24/26 Ft, 32 Ft SXL, 32 Ft MXL) | Construction materials, lumber, bulky items, special events equipment |
| Container Trucks | Tata Motors (Ace, 407, 19–32 Ft), Ashok Leyland (same sizes) | Retail, manufacturing, agriculture, appliances, textiles |
| Trailer Trucks | Ashok Leyland, Bharat Benz (24–53 Ft) | Textiles, frozen products, liquids, pharmaceuticals, steel, automobiles, heavy machinery |
Conclusion
“It’s hard to tell which type of truck is better and which is not. These trucks have their own features.” Each truck type serves distinct transportation needs based on cargo requirements and industry regulations. Selection depends on the specific freight characteristics and operational constraints rather than any blanket superiority of one type over another.