The smallest box truck is a 10 ft. box truck. The 10 ft. box truck has a deck length that measures approximately 10 ft. (depends on manufacturer) in length. The picture below of a 10 ft. box truck is labeled with the deck length.
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Box Truck Sizes From Smallest To Biggest
Box trucks come in a variety of sizes ranging from the smallest at 10 ft. to the largest ones that are 26 ft. in length. In between you have 12 ft., 14 ft., 15 ft., 16 ft., 17 ft., 18 ft., 20 ft., 22 ft., and 24 ft. box trucks as well. Box truck size is determined by the deck length, which is the length from one end of the box to the other.
Read MoreCDL Vision Requirements For Truck Drivers
There are four major requirements that is required to pass the CDL vision test according to the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). The driver must have a distant visual perception of 20/40, a field of vision of at least 70 degrees, be able to recognize traffic signals and colors, and must not have monovision. Read More
Truck Driver Wife: What To Expect
There are many advantages that comes with being a new truck driver such as making a decent living, seeing the country, and meeting new people. New truck drivers are taught everything they need to know about driving over the road, but they are not taught on what they or their spouses can expect when they are driving over the road.
What Is A Dry Van Trailer? (with pictures)
One of the most popular and most common trailers for freight is a dry van trailer. Dry van trailers are also known as box trailers. A dry van trailer is fully enclosed and they are used for freight that are nonperishable cargo, because they don’t have a way to control the trailer temperature. Read More