What is the length of a truck?
In Europe, the length of a truck combination depends on the system type:
The length of a TIR semi-trailer is 13.6 meters in the case of a classic semi-trailer or low-loader, and the truck itself is approximately 6 to 7 meters long if it has a single cargo compartment. The front part of the truck’s compartment is part of the vehicle, while the rear part is towed behind it.
What is defined as a truck?
A heavy goods vehicle (TIR) is defined as a truck with a total weight exceeding 12 tonnes, equipped with a trailer or semi-trailer. A semi-trailer partly “rests” on the axle of the tractor unit or fifth wheel coupling, whereas a trailer is firmly attached to the frame and all axles of the towing vehicle.
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