ESPECIALLY FOR YOUNG READERS
There are over 24 million trucks
in the U.S. If they were lined i
up right behind each other,
they would circle the earth.
Here are just a few types:
A real worker that is used for more
jobs than any other truck.
Holds 10,000 pounds.
Dump truck
This can pick up, deliver
and dump many kinds of
loads. Used mostly in
construction.
Holds 20,000 pounds.
Stake truck
This medium-size
truck can haul
many things. It 1*
very popular with
farmers.
Holds 15,000
pounds.
Passenger van
With seats, it is like a small bus. Take
out the seats, add furniture and it can
be a mobile home.
Holds 10,000 pounds.
Fuel-oil truck
The body is made for
holding liquids such as gas
and oil.
Holds 26,000 pounds.
Logger
This truck carries
cut trees from the
forest to sawmills.
Holds 80,000 1
pounds.