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A truck is a motor vehicle, which is basically used for transportation of heavy goods. Truck originally comes from the Greek word 'trochos', which means 'wheel.' A truck is called differently in different parts of the world. In UK, it is known as a lorry. In America, they are known as motortrucks and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV). The Malay people, inhabitants, the Malay Peninsula, which is located in the southern part of Thailand and also Singapore, the Philippines, the Riau islands and parts of Borneo, a truck is called the Malay lori. In Mexican and Spanish, it is known as a 'troca.' In Australia and New Zealand, truck is retained only for a larger vehicle.




Different Types of Trucks
A truck is divided into light trucks, medium trucks and heavy trucks according to its sizes.
-Light Trucks
A light truck can weigh anywhere up to 6,300 kg. They are more car-sized and are generally used by individuals and companies alike. They are further classified as under
-Pickup Trucks: A pickup truck is generally open from the rear area.
-Minivans: A minivan is similar to a station wagon and has rear side doors and windows.
-Full-size vans: A full-size van is basically a box-shaped vehicle, which is generally larger than a car.
-SUVs: A Sports Utility Vehicle or SUV is a combination of a pickup truck and a full-size van.

-Medium Trucks
A medium truck weighs anywhere between 6,300 kg and 15,000 kg. They are generally used for local delivery and public services like dump trucks or garbage trucks.

-Heavy Trucks
These are the biggest trucks that are permitted on the roads. They are generally used in a semi-trailer configuration. These trucks can weigh more than 50,000 kg.

Truck Driving Schools
If you want to learn driving, there are many driving schools in Australia that you can learn from and become an expert truck driver.

Truck Accessories
You already own a truck and have been looking for that accessory, which will enhance your truck or a spare part, then visit this page.

Truck Rentals
You cannot afford or don't want to spend on a truck that you require only for a very short time. The best option is to hire a truck and this page will be of great help to you.

Buy Trucks
Looking for a dump truck or a dodge truck, a Ford F150 or a F250, used trucks or new trucks for sale, a light truck or a heavy truck. Then you need to go through this page once.