Unpowered manned heavier-than-air vehicles must be launched to obtain lift.

These
include hang gliders, gliders, and sailplanes.

Hang gliders are aircraft of various configurations in which the pilot is suspended
beneath the (usually fabric) wing to provide stability and control. They are normally
launched from a high point. In the hands of an experienced pilot, hang gliders are
capable of soaring (using rising air columns to obtain upward gliding movement).

CAR TRANSPORTER/CAR CARRIER TRAILER

This is a single-decker enclosed or double-decker open car carrier that has multiple
spaces designed to hold cars in place during a long transit. They can be open or
closed, with in-built ramps for loading and unloading the vehicles. These are usually
used to ship cars from their manufacturers to the dealerships. These are different from
flatbed trucks in that they aren’t equipped with loaders or winches. Instead, they rely
on the vehicles to be loaded under their power.

CEMENT TRUCK
A cement truck or concrete mixer is a truck that has a concrete mixer hooked up to it.
It carries around the mixing equipment to deliver it to the places that need it. The
revolving machinery mixes the cement and water to make concrete and pours it into
the designated places. These can be on the pavement, in special moulds, etc. The
machinery allows the cement to maintain its liquid state for very long due to constant
motion, hence giving the cement a longer-lasting quality and a longer use period than
if it were held in place. The cement is usually discharged from the rear and the drum
it’s mixed in is made out of steel or fibreglass.

CRANE TRUCKS/MOBILE CRANES

Crane trucks/Mobile Cranes are trucks that are fitted with a cable controlled crane. It’s
mounted on crawlers. They are designed for easy mobility and have little or no need
for setup or assembly. These trucks are usually fitted with a hook suspended by a wire
rope. The prime movers operate the wire ropes that the designers have put in place.
The transmissions can be hydraulic, electric, or achieved through internal combustion.
The invention of these devices came about in 1870 before which the crane was
confined to a single spot and had to be hauled to places that it needed to function in.

Crane developments over the years have included the adoption of an internal
combustion engine in 1922 and the invention of a telescopic job.
DUMP TRUCK
Dump trucks are also referred to as production trucks and are used to transport gravel,
sand, dirt, and other loose materials that are used in construction. In addition, dump
trucks can be used to carry waste to landfills. These vehicles have an open box that is
hydraulically operated to dump the contents of the open box behind the vehicle. Dump
trucks are often involved in crashes as they attempt to back up.

EXTRA DUTY TRUCK

When a cargo load is extremely large, an extra duty truck is often utilized to carry the
large freight. These massive loads include things such as houses or otherwise
enormous items being carried. Truckers operating extra duty trucks must carry a
special license to do so legally.

FLATBED TRUCK
Alabama drivers will recognize flatbed trucks by their open truck beds and lack of
sides. The design of the flatbed truck helps to make loading up and to transport goods
as easy and efficient as possible. Sadly, then cargo is improperly loaded on these
flatbeds, the likelihood of a crash is high.

Just as the name suggests, the bodywork of this truck is simply a flat level bed with no
sides or roof. It is a very popular type of truck, perhaps due to its versatility. A flatbed
truck is ideal for transporting oversized goods. You can also use it to transport a fleet
of cars to an exhibition or a car show. It has a loading capacity of 15-25t, and its
bodywork allows loading of goods from the back, the top, and from the sides.

A flatbed truck or a flatbed lorry is a completely flat level bed that has no sides or
roof. It allows for the loading and unloading of goods and is used to transport very
heavy loads that aren’t in need of proper or delicate handling. It is not used for goods
that can be damaged due to rain and for abnormally large loads that require huge
spaces.

The bed of the trailer is literally that, completely flat. And since that is the case, the
loads are tied down to the surface with ropes. The truck is often equipped with hooks
so that tying down is much easier than simply tying tight knots. Improperly fastened
loads can slide off during transport which is why flatbed trucks are becoming less and
less popular as of late. They have become a dying breed of once-proud trucks.
FIRE TRUCK
A fire truck is built to carry the equipment needed to put out a fire at its source. It is
usually fitted with hoses and sirens, and enough cargo space to house a crew of
firemen. It is fitted with automated lifting ladders and breathing apparatuses such as
masks and oxygen containers. This is kept alongside uniforms and protective clothing
that the firefighters need to perform their job effectively.

It also has first aid kits and walkie-talkies or two-way radios so that the firemen can
communicate with the proper authorities to take swift action. The fire truck can also
house water and pumps to fight the fire while there are options to connect the hose in
place with a fire hydrant at the scene of the fire.

GARBAGE TRUCK
Waste collections vehicles, also referred to as garbage trucks are important to all
residents of Alabama. These garbage trucks make stops at homes to pick up smaller
amounts of trash to be taken to the local landfill, recycling plant, or treatment facility.
Garbage trucks are also known for having large blind spots. Therefore drivers must
react accordingly.

HEAVY TRUCK
Heavy trucks are the largest vehicle that is legally permitted to operate on the roads
and highways of Alabama. These vehicles have an enormous blind spot, so all
Alabama motorists must be aware of this risk factor while travelling near heavy
trucks.

JUMBO TRAILER TRUCK

A jumbo trailer truck is simply a semi-trailer truck with more space. This is because a
jumbo trailer truck has a G-shaped floor with small diameter wheels. Just like a semi-
trailer truck, the maximum weight this truck can carry is 24,000 kg. A jumbo trailer
truck is the best truck to use if you are planning to transport voluminous goods, which
can be loaded from the back, the top, and from the sides.

LIVESTOCK TRUCKS
Livestock trucks are used to transport animals to and from farms. It is a vehicle that is
built specially to hold on to livestock and to hold them in place. Some are even fitted
with special equipment so that they stay in place and are well fed. The trucks are
usually open slightly from the back or the top so that the livestock can get daylight
and air and not be confined into a small space. This often makes them restless. While
not the strongest trucks, they are some of the sturdiest since they need to transport
heavy animals.

LOWBOY TRAILER
A lowboy trailer is an unpowered trailer commonly used to transport tall items. This is
immediately evident from its design. Goods carried or transported using a lowboy
trailer are those that have exceeded the legal height limit of goods usually transported
using a flatbed trailer. Just like a flatbed trailer, it can be loaded from the sides, the top
and the back.

PANEL TRUCK
A small truck or can which maintains a fully bounded body is called a panel truck.
These are typically used as delivery trucks for things such as baked goods, laundry,
flowers, or any other types of consumer products.