A Guide to Truck Types

The vehicle that most people choose for heavy-duty hauling and transportation needs is always going to be a truck. Trucks come in various shapes and sizes to suit different hauling needs, and it’s a good idea to know about the types of trucks available so you can select the one that meets your needs. Read on to learn about the different types of trucks you can buy.

Light Trucks

A light-duty truck weighs less than 14,000 pounds and it’s the smallest truck classification in the United States. Pickup trucks can fall into this category, as can SUVs and panel trucks. Some tow trucks may also fall into the light truck category. Light trucks are good for personal use, and some small businesses may use them for transportation of people and tools, such as a landscaping company.

Medium Trucks

A medium truck weighs somewhere between 14,001 and 26,000 pounds, and it’s larger than any type of passenger vehicle. Box trucks and flatbed trucks fall into this category. Medium trucks tend to be used for light commercial purposes, such as transportation within a city or shorter hauls.

Heavy Trucks

The largest class of truck weighs between 26,001 and 33,000 pounds, although very heavy trucks may weigh more than this. Large construction trucks and vehicles used by major urban infrastructures like garbage trucks are categorized as heavy trucks.

Stop by our location in Commerce City, CO, to check out our selection of new and used trucks for sale of various types. We can also assist you with truck financing options. Vogel Sales, Inc. serves the greater Denver, CO, metropolitan area.