Freight trucks play a vital role in transporting goods across various industries. Understanding their classifications and features helps businesses choose the most suitable vehicle for their specific needs.
KMW Logistics Fleet: Articulated Trucks with 20+ Tonne Capacity
At KMW Logistics, we operate exclusively articulated trucks with a load capacity exceeding 20 tonnes. These high-performance vehicles are designed for efficient long-haul freight transport across the UK and Europe, ensuring reliability and flexibility for our customers.
Curtain-Sided Trailers: Versatile and Efficient Transport
One of the key trailer types in our fleet is the curtain-sided (tautliner) trailer. This design features:
- Flexible side access – The sliding curtain system allows for easy side loading and unloading, reducing turnaround times at warehouses and distribution centres.
- Weather protection – Unlike flatbed trailers, curtain-sided trailers protect goods from rain, dust, and external elements.
- High load capacity – Capable of transporting a variety of goods, from palletised cargo to oversized equipment.
- Secure and adaptable – Suitable for different industries, including retail, automotive, and manufacturing.
Other Common Types of Freight Trucks
While KMW Logistics specialises in articulated trucks with curtain-sided trailers, other freight truck types in the industry include:
- Flatbed trucks – Open-body vehicles with collapsible sides, used for transporting construction materials and oversized loads.
- Tipper trucks – Equipped with a tilting cargo bed for quick unloading of bulk materials.
- Box trucks – Enclosed cargo areas for weather protection, ideal for furniture and fragile goods.
- Refrigerated trucks – Designed for temperature-controlled transport of perishable goods.
- Tanker trucks – Used for transporting liquids such as fuel, milk, or chemicals.
By operating a specialised fleet of articulated trucks with high-capacity curtain-sided trailers, KMW Logisticsensures efficient, secure, and flexible freight transport solutions for businesses across the UK and Europe.