Most lumber is shipped on either open flatbeds or trucks trailers like this.
They also tend to have more axles (more tires) then US trucks doā¦
Most lumber is longer than a standard pallet sized load and has to be loaded from the sideā¦ Plus it s easier to āfill inā open spots from the sides while loadingā¦
Also lumber can be/is loaded/off loaded with much bigger forklifts then will fit inside of a closed boxed truck or trailerā¦
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Yeah Iāve always wondered why the sides on th3 trucks. Maybe weight but I nothiced a lot of deliveries made in the street and not at a dock so thought maybe thatās why.
Iām thinking wind resistance. The rear panels/doors are quite a wind foil.
In cities like Boston where they have very narrow streets and very little parking - these type of trailers are very common for almost any kind of delivery. Lumber is probably the most common, but Iāve seen them with furniture inside. Just so much easier when there are options for the driver.
Really? I see side curtains a lot now on semi trucks in the Chicago area.
You mean CAHSR or Brightline west? CAHSR LA to SF is a mess but privately owned Brightline west La to LV will be running 2029 with 185 mph speeds. Canāt wait to ride it. Brightline east MIA to ORL has been a total success although slower as it runs on freight tracks. Just 125. Very nice trains. Iāve ridden them.