The introduce to Semi trailer truck:
The semi trailer truck is a very common type of freight vehicle, consisting of a tractor (front part) and a semi-trailer body, connected by a saddle. Its greatest advantages include extremely strong carrying capacity and high flexibility. Below, we will provide a detailed introduction from aspects such as basic structure and characteristics.
Classification of semi trailer truck:
- Box-type semi-trailers: They have a closed body, which can effectively protect the goods from external environmental influences, and are often used for transporting goods with high requirements for transportation environment, such as electronic products, daily necessities, and food.
- Tank-type semi-trailers: The tank is used for storing and transporting various liquids, gases, or powdered substances, such as petroleum, chemical raw materials, cement, etc. Depending on the different transportation media, the material and structure of the tank may vary.
- Flat semi-trailers: The body is of flat structure, without a body or tank, and is mainly used for transporting large machinery, building materials, steel, etc., which are large in volume and heavy.
- Self-unloading semi-trailers: Equipped with self-unloading devices, they can unload automatically, improving the efficiency of unloading, and are often used for transporting bulk goods such as sand, soil, coal, etc., widely used in construction and mining industries.
- Container semi-trailers: Specifically used for transporting containers, the body structure matches the container, enabling rapid loading and unloading of containers, and is suitable for container transportation in ports, logistics parks, etc.
Advantages of semi trailer truck:
Strong carrying capacity and high transportation efficiency
- The body structure design of semi-trailers focuses on load-bearing performance. They usually have a large cargo space and a high rated load capacity, which can meet the transportation needs of bulk goods, heavy equipment, etc. For example, large flatbed semi-trailers can easily carry engineering equipment weighing tens or even hundreds of tons, significantly reducing the number of transportation trips and improving overall transportation efficiency.
- · Compared with ordinary trucks, semi-trailers have a larger cargo capacity and lower transportation costs per unit of goods. They are particularly suitable for long-distance, large-scale cargo transportation, and can save considerable costs for logistics companies.
High flexibility and adaptability
- Semi trailer truck is connected to the tractor through devices such as traction pins and saddle seats. This structure enables them to turn flexibly during driving and adapt to complex road conditions (such as narrow roads, curves, etc.). During loading and unloading, semi-trailers can be quickly separated from the tractor, facilitating their separate parking or cargo loading/unloading operations, and improving the utilization rate of the site and operational flexibility.
- According to different types of goods, semi trailer truck can be derived into various specialized models (such as box-type, tank-type, dump-type, container-type, etc.), which can precisely match the transportation needs of various goods such as food, chemical raw materials, building materials, and containers, with extremely strong adaptability.
Significant economic advantages
- Fuel economy: The unit energy consumption of semi trailer truck is lower. Especially in long-distance transportation, their large cargo capacity can reduce the fuel consumption per unit of goods and lower fuel costs.
- Reasonable maintenance costs: The structure of semi trailer truck is relatively simple, and the core components (such as the frame, axles, etc.) have strong durability. The frequency and cost of daily maintenance and repair are lower than those of some complex specialized vehicles. At the same time, standardized parts also facilitate maintenance and replacement, further reducing maintenance difficulty.
- High resource utilization: Through the “dismounting and mounting transportation” mode (i.e., the tractor and semi-trailer are separated, and the tractor can tow other semi-trailers for continued transportation), the transportation capacity of the tractor can be maximized, vehicle idle time can be reduced, and the utilization rate of transportation resources can be improved.
Safety and stability are good
- The center of gravity of the semi-trailer is designed reasonably, and most models are equipped with advanced braking systems (such as ABS anti-lock braking system), suspension systems, etc., which can maintain stability during driving and reduce the risk of rollover, rear-end collisions, etc.
- ·For special goods (such as hazardous materials), dedicated semi-trailers (such as tank semi-trailers) will adopt explosion-proof, leak-proof, etc. designs to ensure safety during transportation and comply with relevant national transportation standards.
The position and role of semi trailer truck in the heavy truck product system in China:
- Rich product lineup: As the leader in the domestic heavy truck industry, China Heavy Truck has enriched its product system through the production and sales of semi-trailers, meeting the diverse needs of different customers, enabling customers to purchase a complete transportation solution for tractors and semi-trailers from one company.
- Improving transportation efficiency: The semi-trailers and tractors of China Heavy Truck have been optimized in terms of performance and compatibility, enabling efficient transportation operations, helping logistics enterprises and transportation customers improve transportation efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance market competitiveness.
- Expanding market share: The continuous innovation and development of semi-trailer products help China Heavy Truck further expand its market share. Not only does it maintain a leading position in the domestic market, but it can also enhance brand influence in the international market and promote the implementation of China Heavy Truck’s internationalization strategy.
Semi trailer truck, with their advantages of high carrying capacity, high flexibility, low cost, and high safety, have become an indispensable important component in the modern logistics transportation system, especially playing a key role in bulk goods and long-distance trunk transportation. ZK Truck Parts is a high-end company specializing in providing accessories for Chinese semi-trailers. We can provide heavy truck accessories for different brands of semi-trailers, including SINOTRUK, HOWO, SHACMAN, FAW, FOTON BEIBEN, ECT. At the same time, we can provide the best after-sales service. If you have any needs for heavy truck accessories, please contact us.
