What is a Yard Truck?

What is a yard truck?

A yard truck is designed for moving trailers in or around commercial freight yards. It accommodates a hydraulic lifting fifth wheel, allowing the operator to move trailers without exiting the cab or cranking the landing gear. Once a trailer is moved, the operator can lower the trailer back to the ground and uncouple the fifth wheel without leaving the cab. A yard truck can normally move three units in the same amount of time that a standard tractor would move one unit.

Yard trucks are often called yard spotters, terminal tractors, yard dogs, yard goats, and yard jockeys.

How do we know if we need a yard truck?

If you are asking, “What is a yard truck?” the chances are you are in need. A yard truck can increase driver productivity in most situations. The easiest way to determine if you need a truck is to track the time your drivers spend cranking up trailers before hooking up. Let us assist you with your decision using our extensive knowledge and experience in the yard truck industry.

Is there an exact method to know whether you need one or not?

The answer is to verify that you require additional support when moving many containers or trailers with typical truck tractors. A yard truck has numerous advantages; it is highly efficient and cost-effective. Other options include renting a yard truck short-term, long-term, or lease-to-own.

I have more questions.

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