What is a “commercial truck” or big truck?
A commercial truck or a big truck is a vehicle used to transport a variety of commercial goods across the country. There are different types of big trucks – 18-wheelers, tractor trailers, tanker trucks, dump trucks, semi trucks, delivery trucks and other types of large freight trucks. The goods they carry could include anything from gravel, electronics, produce and cattle to hazardous chemicals and electronics. These trucks are very large and heavy compared to other vehicles on the roadway. Some of these big rigs weigh more than 80,000 pounds, but an average large truck weights about 10,000 pounds.
