Truck Types, Capacities, Dimensions and Sizes

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Truck type is the vehicle class and body style you book, for example, pickup, box truck, wingbox, or trailer. Truck type sets the usable cargo space, loading access, and typical maximum load you can move in one trip. Truck capacity is the maximum load the truck can carry, usually stated in kg or tons, and sometimes also expressed in cubic meters (CBM) for volume planning. Truck dimensions are the measured sizes that determine whether cargo fits and whether the shipment risks over-dimension rejection or extra cost.

Truck types, capacities, dimensions, and sizes are variables that directly affect truck rental prices. Larger truck types cost more per trip, but matching the truck’s capacity and dimensions to your cargo cuts the number of trips needed and reduces loading delays. The goods you’re moving determine the right truck type. Wingbox trucks work best for palletized freight because side access speeds loading and unloading. Refrigerated (reefer) trucks handle cargo that needs temperature control, such as food and beverages. Loading height matters when you load from a dock or with forklifts, because loading is faster when dock height and truck bed height align, and truck bed heights vary by vehicle type. 

Use the definition as a reference point when comparing truck options. Start with cargo volume and payload to filter to the right class, then check door width and loading height against the loading setup before confirming the booking. 

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What Are the Types of Trucks in Indonesia and Load Capacities?

The most common truck types in Indonesia range from small box trucks, pickups up, engkel, Colt Diesel Double (CDD), CDD Long, fuso, tronton, and trailers. Each truck type has a different load capacity and cost. Prices reflect indicative 2025–2026 market rates from Indonesian logistics providers.

• Prime mover for 20 and 40 foot containers: Prime mover load capacity is approximately 28 to 30 tons. Most carriers quote container trailer pricing per route rather than per km. The final rate depends on the route’s origin and destination, port access fees, toll class, and whether an empty return trip is included. Average service prices range from approximately IDR 12,000 to IDR 15,000 per km, with longer routes taking multiple days.
• Tronton wingbox, box, and pickup: Tronton load capacity is around 15 to 20 tons. The effective cost is IDR 9,800 to IDR 36,000 per km, depending on route length. The short routes look much higher per km because fixed costs dominate.
• Fuso box and pickup: Fuso load capacity is around 7 to 8 tons, and the effective cost is IDR 9,800 to IDR 36,000 per km.
• CDD Long: CDD Long load capacity is around 6 tons, and the effective cost is IDR 6,300 to IDR 22,000 per km.
• CDD / Double Engkel (6-wheeler): CDD trucks carry 4 to 8 tons. The effective cost is IDR 6,000 to IDR 19,000 per km.
• CDE / Engkel (4-wheeler): CDE trucks carry 2 to 3 tons. The effective cost is IDR 4,900 to IDR 14,000 per km.
• Pickup: Pickup load capacity is around 1 to 2 tons. For app-style intracity hiring, pickup rent pricing has an additional distance tariff of IDR 4,000 per km after the first 25 km. The first 25 km is handled via minimum/initial pricing, so the effective IDR/km depends on trip distance.
• Small box truck: Box truck load capacity is approximately 1 ton. Based on published tariff data from Indonesian online trucking platforms as of 2025–2026, small box truck rent typically runs IDR 9,000 per km for trips under 25 km and IDR 4,500 per km after 25 km.

Truck Pricing Caveats in Indonesia

Intercity quotes may exclude tolls and other add-ons, and sometimes exclude cross-island costs, which can materially change the final all-in price per km. Especially for trailers or containers, many published tariffs are route-based (e.g., Jakarta to Makassar) rather than distance-based, so IDR/km is not stable unless you lock the lane and service scope.

What Are the Types of Trucks of Deliveree and Load Capacities? 

Deliveree offers 12 truck types with different load capacities, ranging from a compact MPV and cargo van up to 10-wheel trontons and a prime mover for 20 ft and 40 ft containers. 

• Toyota Avanza MPV: A Toyota Avanza is a 3-row MPV used for small, light cargo when you need easy access to dense urban areas and parking. In Deliveree, this maps to car and car XL options, with a cargo area around 140 × 110 × 115 cm, up to 350 kg and about 1.8 m³. The price range is around IDR 2,900-3,000/km.
• Daihatsu Gran Max Cargo Van: The Gran Max cargo van is an enclosed delivery van that protects goods from weather and road dust during transit. Van is the right vehicle when your cargo needs a secured, weather-sealed space and you’re operating on urban or peri-urban routes. In Deliveree, the van class cargo area is around 220 × 135 × 130 cm, up to 720 kg and about 3.8 m³. The price range is around IDR 3,000-3,300/km.
• Daihatsu Gran Max Pickup Truck: The Gran Max pickup is an open-bed option used when cargo is bulky or easier to load from the top or side, with a tarpaulin when needed. In Deliveree,small pickup cargo space is around 235 × 162 × 130 cm, up to 1,000 kg and about 4.9 m³. The price range is starting from IDR 3,500/km.
• Daihatsu Gran Box Truck: A Gran Box is a light truck with an enclosed box body for weather-protected deliveries and easier stacking. In Deliveree, small cargo box space is around 235 × 162 × 130 cm, up to 1,000 kg and about 4.9 m³. The price range starts from IDR 2,700/km.
• Mitsubishi Fuso Colt Diesel Engkel Box (CDE): The CDE is a 4-wheel light truck class that bridges the gap between cargo vans and medium-duty trucks. CDE is the right step up when your payload exceeds a van or small box, but you still need flexible access on urban and secondary routes. In Deliveree, engkel box cargo space is around 320 × 170 × 170 cm, up to 2,200 kg and about 9.2 m³. The price range is around IDR 3,300-3,500/km.
• Mitsubishi Fuso Colt Diesel Double Box (CDD): Double Engkel is a 6-wheel box truck class used for larger consolidated shipments, particularly standard pallet loads that exceed the payload and volume limits of smaller light-duty trucks. In Deliveree, CDD box cargo space is around 440 × 200 × 190 cm, up to 5,000 kg and about 16.7 m³. The price range is around IDR 4,000-4,200/km.
• Mitsubishi Fuso Colt Diesel Double Long Box (CDD Long 6 wheels): Choose CDD Long when your constraint is cargo length and cubic volume. It’s the right fit when you need fewer trips for bulky, high-volume shipments. In Deliveree, CDD Long cargo space is around 530 × 200 × 210 cm, up to 6,000 kg, and about 22.3 m³. The price range starts from IDR 4,000/km.
• Mitsubishi Tronton Wingbox 10 wheels: A tronton wingbox is a 10-wheel high-volume truck with side access, commonly used for palletized distribution where fast loading matters. In Deliveree, the tronton wingbox cargo space is around 950 × 245 × 250 cm, up to 18,000 kg, and about 58.2 m³. The price range starts from IDR 8,000/km.
• Mitsubishi Tronton Box Truck 10 wheels: A tronton box is a 10-wheel enclosed truck for maximum protected volume and stable stacking. In Deliveree, tronton box shares the same class dimensions around 950 × 245 × 250 cm, up to 18,000 kg, and about 58.2 m³. The price range starts from IDR 8,000/km.
• Mitsubishi Tronton Pickup Truck 10 wheels: A tronton pickup is an open-bed truck used when cargo is oversized, irregular, or easier to crane/strap rather than pass through doors. In Deliveree, tronton open bed cargo space is around 950 × 245 × 260 cm, up to 18,000 kg, and about 60.5 m³. The price range starts from IDR 8,000/km. 
• Hino Prime Mover for 20 ft & 40 ft containers: A prime mover and trailer is used for container hauling and heavy freight, typically linked to port or depot workflows and intercity lanes. In Deliveree’s, the trailer capacity is available in two sizes, 20 ft and 40 ft trailer. The 20 ft option has a cargo area around 6 × 2.4 × 2.6 meters, up to 25 tons, or about 33 m³. A 40 ft trailer has a cargo area of 12.2 × 2.4 × 2.6 meters, up to 30 tons, about 67 m³. The price range starts from IDR 9,000/km, depending on 20 ft or 40 ft and the destination zone. 
• Isuzu Traga Refrigerator Box: Use a refrigerator box (reefer) when your cargo needs a controlled temperature range for cold chain integrity. In Deliveree, engkel reefer cargo space is around 287 × 151 × 154 cm, up to 2,000 kg, and about 6.7 m³. The daily rate is around IDR 1,000,000/day.

Use this lineup as a starting filter. Match payload and volume first, then check route access and loading setup. The light-duty options, such as car, cargo van, pickup, box truck, and CDE, cover urban last-mile and same-day moves up to 2,200 kg. CDD and CDD Long handle day-to-day B2B distribution in the 5,000 to 6,000 kg range. Tronton and prime mover classes are the right step when a single consolidated trip needs to replace multiple medium-duty runs or when freight is port-linked and container-sized.

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Deliveree Truck?

The cost to rent a Deliveree truck typically ranges from about IDR 320,000 to IDR 2,000,000 for distance-based rentals. The final shipping costs depends on vehicle type, trip distance and route, number of stops, waiting time, selected add-ons, and reimbursements such as tolls, parking, and ferry fees.

• Truck type and capacity: The base price scales with the vehicle size. Pricing starts from the smallest option, such as a car, and steps up sequentially through larger vehicle types up to the largest class, such as tronton and prime mover.
• Distance and route: Deliveree applies a per-km rate based on route distance. The rate scales with vehicle size, so larger trucks carry a higher per-km charge. A full-day flat rate is also available for select trips, provided the total travel stays within a 50 km radius of the pickup location.
• Stops and time on site (waiting time): Each booking includes the first destination. An additional drop-point fee applies for every destination after the first. Each pickup or drop-off location also includes a defined waiting-time allowance, and Deliveree charges overtime for any time spent beyond it.
• Additional services (add-ons): Add-ons increase the total when your shipment needs extra handling or coverage. Examples include higher insurance coverage, extra helpers, special help from the driver, and document return. Some add-ons use unit fees, such as charging per location for unloading assistance beyond the standard 15-meter distance, or per helper.
• Tolls, ferry, and parking reimbursement: Deliveree charges toll, ferry, and parking expenses at actual cost. Drivers upload receipts in the app for reimbursement. Full-day bookings include tolls and parking reimbursement up to a defined cap. Standard distance-based bookings cover expenses at actual cost with no cap applied.
• Other reimbursements: Some trips involve additional third-party expenses, such as equipment rental requested by the customer, other payments made at the customer’s request, or Tenaga Kerja Bongkar Muat (TKBM) fees at specific locations.

When estimating your total trip cost, start with the base per-km rate for your truck class and add the likely reimbursements for your route,  tolls and parking especially scale quickly on intercity or toll-heavy lanes. If your shipment involves multiple stops, calculate the additional drop-point fees before comparing a single large truck against splitting the load across two smaller vehicles. For cold chain or heavy freight that requires a daily rate or a container prime mover, check the full-day and container pricing separately since those tiers work differently from standard per-km bookings.

What Are the Classifications of Trucks Based on Their Size and Capacity?

Indonesian logistics operators commonly group trucks into four classes based on size and capacity, which are light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, and specialty trucks. The truck class determines the typical payload in kilograms or tons, the typical cargo dimensions, and the goods the truck can move safely in one trip. The weight-band categories align with the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) classification framework used across the global trucking industry, adapted to Indonesia’s fleet terminology and axle-based road regulations.

1. Light-duty: Light-duty trucks are compact commercial trucks built for city deliveries and tight-access locations, with a typical payload range of about 720 kg to 2,600 kg. For planning purposes, light-duty truck cargo spaces typically run 2.2 to 3.2 meters in length, 1.35 to 1.7 meters in width, and 1.3 to 1.8 m in height. The cargo area range from 3.9 to 9.3 m³, depending on the vehicle configuration.
2. Medium-duty: Medium-duty trucks are mid-size distribution trucks commonly used for heavier loads and pallet-friendly shipments, typically in the 5,000 to 10,000 kilograms band. For planning purposes, medium-duty truck cargo spaces typically run 4.4 to 6.2 meters in length, 2.0 to 2.35 meters in width, and 1.9 to 2.35 meters in height. The cargo area roughly range from 16.7 to 34.2 m³, depending on CDD, CDD Long, or Fuso box configuration.
3. Heavy-duty: Heavy-duty trucks are large freight trucks that carry payloads above 10 tons. This class covers tronton trucks, prime mover, and trailer used for high-volume industrial and intercity freight. For planning purposes, heavy-duty rigid tronton cargo spaces typically run approximately 9.5 m in length, 2.45 m in width, and 2.5 to 2.6 m in height or roughly 58 to 61 m³ cargo area. This class has a typical payload benchmarks of 18,000 – 25,000 kg depending on body type.
4. Speciality: The logistics industry classifies specialty trucks by cargo handling requirements rather than payload size alone, including wingbox trucks, refrigerated trucks for temperature control, flatbeds for oversized shapes cargo, tankers for liquids cargo, and container trucking. Specialty truck pricing is driven by the same capacity and dimension limits, plus added equipment cost and operational constraints such as temperature control compliance or side-loading needs.

Use the four classes as your first filter before comparing individual vehicle options. If your shipment is under 2,600 kg and moving through urban streets, stay in the light-duty band and compare van versus CDE engkel box based on whether enclosed protection or loading flexibility matters more for your cargo. If your shipment is palletized and above 5,000 kg, move to medium-duty and check whether a CDD or CDD Long resolves your volume constraint in a single trip. For freight above 10 tons or above 22 m³, step into heavy-duty and confirm site access, such as turning radius, dock height, and road width, before booking a tronton or prime mover. Specialty trucks apply on top of whichever weight class your freight falls into, so select the body type after you’ve confirmed the payload class.

What Are Light-Duty Trucks and Their Typical Payload Ranges?

Light-duty trucks are compact commercial trucks built for lighter freight and tight-access delivery locations. The light-duty class covers trucks with a GVWR of up to 6,350 kg, a threshold aligned with the FHWA truck weight classification framework widely used across the global logistics industry.

The typical payload for light-duty trucks in Indonesia bookings ranges from about 720 kg for van to about 2,200 to 2,600 kg for CDE engkel. Light-duty trucks can handle cartons, small furniture, and similarly sized freight most efficiently where route access is tight and manual hand-loading is the primary method. Light-duty trucks reduce total delivery cost on urban routes by cutting access failures on narrow streets where medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks can’t operate.

How Are Medium-Duty Trucks Defined by Size and GVWR?

Medium-duty trucks are mid-size commercial trucks that sit between the light-duty and heavy-duty classes in payload capacity and vehicle size. The medium-duty class covers trucks with a GVWR from 6,350 kg to 15,000 kg, following the weight-band classification framework referenced by the FHWA and widely adapted by the global logistics and fleet management industry.

In Indonesia, medium-duty trucks carry payloads in the 5 to 10 ton range in most fleet line-ups. Medium-duty trucks handle heavier, pallet-friendly goods that exceed light-duty payload and volume limits, specifically when a single shipment runs above 2,600 kg or above 9.3 m³ but doesn’t yet require a full heavy-duty vehicle. Medium-duty trucks cut the number of trips needed for dense freight and reduce loading delays on warehouse moves by consolidating shipments that would otherwise require multiple light-duty vehicles.

What Distinguishes Heavy-Duty Trucks From Other Classes?

Heavy-duty trucks are distinguished from other truck classes by their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) above 15,000 kg, higher payload ceiling, and the site access planning their size requires. No other truck class combines this payload capacity with the operational constraints that come with tronton-class and trailer-class vehicles.

The heavy-duty class covers trucks with a GVWR above 15,000 kg, the threshold used by the FHWA truck weight classification system and referenced across global logistics and fleet management standards. This places heavy-duty trucks above medium-duty vehicles in both maximum loaded weight and typical payload capacity.

Heavy-duty truck payload starts above 10 tons in Indonesian fleet classifications and reaches 18,000 to 25,000 kg for tronton-class rigid trucks. Heavy-duty trucks handle high-volume freight and industrial goods that exceed medium-duty payload and volume limits.

Heavy-duty trucks consolidate large loads into fewer trips and cut per-unit freight costs on long-haul routes. Heavy-duty truck size requires upfront access planning, including turning radius, road width, and loading dock clearance, before dispatching heavy-duty trucks to any delivery site.

How Do Truck Classes Differ by Payload Capacity?

Truck classes differ by payload capacity because payload is the maximum cargo weight you can safely load before the vehicle exceeds its rated limits. In practice, payload is tightly linked to GVWR. GVWR sets the ceiling for how heavy the vehicle is allowed to be when fully loaded, while the vehicle’s own unloaded weight determines how much of that ceiling is available for your cargo.

For dense goods like paper, beverages, and tiles, the payload ceiling is typically the binding constraint, not cargo volume. For bulky goods like furniture and packaging, the cubic meter capacity fills up first while the truck still has unused payload capacity. The right truck class depends on which limit your cargo hits first, payload weight or cargo volume, not simply on the truck’s stated maximum payload.

Deliveree’s fleet covers every payload tier in the Indonesian market, from a 200 kg car-class vehicle up to a tronton wingbox carrying up to 25,000 kg of cargo. Each vehicle class on Deliveree’s platform lists its exact payload capacity and cargo area dimensions before you confirm the booking, so you can match your shipment to the right truck based on actual weight and cubic metre requirements rather than guessing at the point of dispatch. If your cargo is dense and weight-limited, stepping down one truck class from what you assumed you needed can save IDR 400,000 to IDR 800,000 per booking without any loss in service.

How Many Tons Does the Truck Load?

Trucks in Indonesia carry between 1 ton and 30 tons depending on the vehicle class, from roughly 1 ton for small box trucks and pickups up to 30 tons for prime mover and trailer combinations. The exact number depends on each truck’s payload capacity, which is the maximum safe cargo weight before the vehicle exceeds its rated limits.

Payload is the total cargo weight a truck can carry within its rated limits, distinct from the truck’s own unloaded weight, which eats into the total gross vehicle weight capacity. Manufacturers list the maximum payload on the vehicle’s load capacity plate, typically located on the door jamb or in the vehicle registration documents. Cargo that fits by dimensions can still exceed the truck’s payload rating, a mismatch that creates both safety risk and noncompliance risk. An overweight load triggers re-dispatch or requires splitting the shipment into additional trips. For dense goods like paper, beverages, and tiles, this risk is especially high because the cargo reaches the payload ceiling before it fills the cargo box.

How Does Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Determine Truck Classification?

GVWR determines truck classification by assigning each vehicle to a specific weight band, from Class 1 through Class 8. The FHWA weight-class chart used across the logistics industry defines these eight bands. Class boundaries are expressed in US short tons (1 short ton = 2,000 lbs = approximately 907 kg): Class 1 under 3 short tons (under 2,722 kg), Class 2 at 3 to 5 short tons (2,722 to 4,536 kg), Class 3 at 5 to 7 short tons (4,536 to 6,350 kg), Class 4 at 7 to 8 short tons (6,350 to 7,257 kg), Class 5 at 8 to 9.75 short tons (7,257 to 8,845 kg), Class 6 at 9.75 to 13 short tons (8,845 to 11,793 kg), Class 7 at 13 to 16.5 short tons (11,793 to 14,969 kg), and Class 8 above 16.5 short tons (above 14,969 kg).

GVWR represents the maximum total loaded weight the manufacturer certifies the vehicle to carry, including the vehicle itself, all fluids, and cargo. Carriers and fleet managers use GVWR as the baseline for safety compliance checks and for selecting the correct truck class for a shipment.

What Truck Sizes Are Best for Urban Deliveries?

The truck sizes that work best for urban deliveries in Indonesia are MPV class vehicles, cargo vans, small pickups, small box trucks, and 4-wheel Colt Diesel Engkel (CDE) trucks. The vehicle classes can enter narrow streets, park close to drop-off points, and handle multiple stops per route without the loading delays or repositioning time that larger trucks require.

In Indonesia, urban delivery operators use MPV class vehicles such as the Toyota Avanza (Deliveree’s car XL class), cargo vans, small pickups, small box trucks, and 4-wheel CDE trucks for city routes. The vehicle classes cover most city shipments in the 1 to 9.2 m³ volume range and 0.35 to 2.2 tons payload range, based on actual cargo dimensions from the Deliveree fleet, from the car XL at 1.4 x 1.1 x 1.15 m and 350 kg up to the CDE engkel box at 3.2 x 1.7 x 1.8 m and 2,200 kg.

Indonesian road classification regulations restrict trucks above a certain overall length and axle load from entering certain urban roads, making vehicles in the light-duty class with a GVWR under 6,350 kg as the practical ceiling for most city delivery routes in Jakarta, Surabaya, and comparable urban centers.

Deliveree’s urban fleet covers every city delivery scenario from a single-box courier run to a multi-stop restocking route. The car XL carries up to 350 kg for the smallest city loads, the van handles up to 720 kg for mid-range city shipments, and the small pickup carries up to 1,000 kg for bulkier city cargo. For city routes requiring a larger enclosed body, the CDE engkel box handles up to 2,200 kg. Every Deliveree urban booking includes the driver, fuel, basic loading and unloading within 15 metres, and 60 minutes of free waiting time per location, so the base rate you see at booking covers the core service without hidden add-ons for standard city routes.

Which Truck Classes Are Used for Regional Freight?

Regional freight in Indonesia primarily used CDD 6-wheel trucks, CDD Long trucks, and Fuso class medium-duty vehicles. The truck classes carry enough payload to consolidate multiple shipments per trip while still fitting the dimensional profile required for warehouse access, industrial estate entry, and secondary road routes.

CDD 6-wheel trucks, CDD Long trucks, and Fuso class vehicles cover the core of Indonesia’s regional freight fleet. The classes cover a working range of 16.7 to 22.3 m³ and 5,000 to 8,000 kg payload, based on cargo box dimensions from the CDD box (16.7 m³, 5,000 kg) to the CDD Long (22.3 m³, 6,000 kg) and Fuso box configurations (up to approximately 8,000 kg). 

Which Truck Sizes Are Suitable for Long-Haul Transport?

In Indonesia, long-haul transport uses Mitsubishi Fuso box and pickup class trucks, 10-wheel tronton variants in box, bak, and wingbox body types, and prime mover and container trailer combinations. The vehicle classes carry the payload volume and distance capacity that long-haul freight requires while meeting toll class and route access regulations on Indonesia’s intercity corridors. Heavier Fuso configurations bridge the medium and heavy-duty bands on intercity routes where a full tronton is oversized, though the core long-haul fleet relies on 10-wheel tronton and prime mover combinations.

Rigid tronton bodies cover 58 to 60.5 m³, with the tronton box and wingbox at 58.2 m³ and the tronton bak at 60.5 m³, carrying payloads up to 18,000 kilograms across all three rigid tronton variants. Prime mover and container combinations extend this capacity to 25 tons for a 20 ft container and 30 tons for a 40 ft container, depending on the route and lane constraints.

Heavy-duty trucks and prime mover combinations operate within Indonesia’s legal weight, height, and axle limits on toll roads, ferry routes, and port-connected intercity lanes. Selecting the right heavy-duty truck class for long-haul routes requires checking six operational factors which are

1. Toll class and total operating cost per kilometer
2. Route restrictions covering overall height, width, and axle weight limits
3. Legal driver hours and rest requirements for the distance
4. Ferry and port access requirements for cross-island or port-connected lanes
5. Load securing standards for the cargo type
6. Loading facility availability at origin and destination

Not all of the factors apply at equal weight to every route. Shorter intercity corridors within a single island reduce the ferry and driver hours constraints significantly, which is where lighter truck classes such as pickup trucks and engkel CDE start to compete on cost.

How Do Pickup Trucks Fit Into Size-Based Classifications?

Pickup trucks sit in the light-duty class, carrying payloads in the 1 to 2 ton range alongside cargo vans and small box trucks. Unlike vans and box trucks, pickup trucks use an open bed that prioritizes loading flexibility over enclosed weather protection.

Indonesian operators use pickup trucks for shipments in the 1 to 2 ton payload range, based on Gran Max Pickup class at 1,000 kg up to larger pickup configurations at 2,000 kg. Pickups work best when cargo is too bulky or irregular to pass through a box truck’s rear door, specifically when top or side loading eliminates the need to tilt, disassemble, or repack the goods.

Pickup trucks cut loading and unloading time on urban routes where tight access limits how close a larger truck can get. The open-bed design means cargo needs tarps and strapping to stay secured in transit. Weather exposure and inadequate securing raise damage risk for fragile or moisture-sensitive goods, so pickup trucks work best for cargo that can handle open-air conditions.

How Are Flatbed Trucks Categorized by Size?

In Indonesia, flatbed trucks fall into six size classes. Indonesian logistics operators and fleet managers classify each class by its underlying chassis and axle configuration. The two attributes set the usable deck length and width, the payload ceiling, and the route access profile, including which roads, bridges, and loading sites the truck can realistically serve.

Cargo volume matters as much as payload when selecting a flatbed class. A 10-ton shipment that fits on a single pallet needs a CDD flatbed, but the same weight spread across 15 pallets requires a tronton or prime mover configuration to accommodate the deck length.

Deliveree covers two of the six flatbed classes in the table above, the Gran Max pickup open-bed at the 1-ton end and the tronton open-bed at the heavy end. The mid-range classes in Deliveree are available as enclosed box variants. If your shipment sits in the 2 to 8 ton open-deck range and needs a flatbed body rather than a box, compare traditional carrier quotes for CDE, CDD, or Fuso flatbed configurations through the wider Indonesian logistics market.

What Is the Difference Between Rigid Trucks and Articulated Trucks by Capacity?

Rigid trucks in Indonesia carry up to 18,000 to 20,000 kg, while articulated trucks carry up to 30 tons for a 40 ft container prime mover combination. The capacity difference comes from the vehicle’s structure. Rigid trucks use a single fixed unit where the cab and load body are permanently joined. Articulated trucks add a semi-trailer connected by a pivot that distributes the total load across more axles within Indonesia’s legal axle weight limits, which lets them reach the highest payload ceiling of any truck class in the Indonesian fleet.

In Indonesia, most pickups, CDE engkel trucks, CDD trucks, Fuso trucks, and trontons operate as rigid single-unit vehicles.

Payload ceiling isn’t the only factor separating rigid and articulated configurations on Indonesian routes. Articulated prime movers face stricter access constraints at narrow loading docks, low-clearance industrial estates, and non-toll intercity roads, so shippers need to confirm site access before selecting a prime mover over a rigid tronton on the same weight class.

How Do Axle Counts Relate to Truck Size Classifications?

Axle count relates to truck size classifications because it signals how the vehicle’s total weight is distributed, which directly shapes the truck’s legal carrying capacity, stability, and operating constraints. A higher axle count directly enables a larger truck classification. More axles allow the vehicle to distribute its total weight across more contact points, which raises the legal gross weight ceiling and the practical payload.

Axle configuration sets the maximum legal payload and gross vehicle weight because Indonesia’s road load regulations, like most international frameworks, impose weight limits both per axle and as a total gross vehicle limit. Adding axles spreads the total load across more contact points, which raises both the per-axle and total weight ceiling within legal limits.

Indonesia’s truck fleet illustrates this axle-to-class progression directly. Many light-duty work vehicles are 2-axle units, but a 2-axle configuration does not always mean 4 wheels.

CDD trucks run on 2 axles with 6 wheels, 2 at the front and 4 dual wheels at the rear axle. This dual-rear-wheel configuration gives CDD trucks greater payload capacity than smaller 4-wheel light-duty trucks while keeping the overall vehicle length short enough for urban and secondary road access.

Tronton trucks use 3 axles and 10 wheels, one front steering axle and two rear drive axles. This 3-axle configuration places tronton trucks in the heavy-duty class, built for heavier payloads and higher-volume freight than CDD or Fuso class vehicles.

Prime mover and trailer combinations use 4 to 5 axles depending on the tractor and trailer configuration. Indonesia’s toll road classification system, the vehicle classes framework regulated by Badan Pengatur Jalan Tol (BPJT), assigns vehicles to toll classes based on axle count, distinguishing large 2-axle trucks from 3-axle trucks and placing 4 to 5 axle combinations in higher toll classes with correspondingly higher per-trip fees. Axle count directly affects toll classification, route eligibility, and per-trip cost in Indonesia.

How Do Truck Size Classes Vary Between EU and US Standards?

Truck size classes differ between the EU and US because each system uses a different anchor for what counts as light, medium, or heavy. Under EU Regulation 2018/858, the European Parliament classifies goods vehicles by Maximum Authorised Mass into three categories. N1 covers vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, N2 covers 3.5 to 12 tonnes, and N3 covers anything above 12 tonnes. The US classification uses GVWR bands instead, grouping trucks into Light Duty with classes 1 to 3 and GVWR up to 6,350 kg, Medium Duty with classes 4 to 6 and GVWR from 6,350 to 11,793 kg, and Heavy Duty with classes 7 to 8 and GVWR above 11,793 kg, consistent with the FHWA’s official classification framework.

Indonesia uses a hybrid system that combines official road weight regulations with practical fleet terminology. Everyday logistics rely on familiar names like CDE, CDD, fuso, and tronton, while official road and toll rules depend on axle count and two maximum weight thresholds. JBI sets the maximum permissible loaded weight, and JBB sets the gross vehicle weight ceiling. Both thresholds are enforced under Indonesia’s road transport regulations.

When translating EU or US truck classes to Indonesian fleet equivalents, start by mapping the GVWR and Maximum Authorised Mass values to each other as the common reference. Then verify the selected class against Indonesia’s axle-based JBI and JBB road weight limits, because those local thresholds determine whether the truck can legally operate on the planned route.

What Are the Most Popular FTL Vehicle Options for Business?

The most popular FTL vehicle options for businesses are the standard truck classes that move a single shipper’s goods on a dedicated vehicle. A dedicated FTL vehicle moves directly from a single origin to a single destination without consolidating cargo from other shippers. That direct, undivided load movement is what defines FTL. 

In Indonesia, FTL bookings cover a progression of truck classes across five payload tiers.

• Pickup, van, and small box truck handle light commercial moves up to approximately 1 ton
• CDE engkel and CDD, including CDD Long, cover day-to-day distribution at 2 to 6 tons
• Fuso box and pickup class trucks carry heavier distribution freight in the 7 to 8-ton payload range
• Tronton variants such as box truck, open-bed, and wingbox serve large-volume or high-payload lanes up to 18,000 kg
• Prime mover with 20 ft or 40 ft container trailer handles containerized freight and the largest loads up to 30 tons

The truck classes handle the four most common business-to-business (B2B) freight patterns in Indonesia, such as store replenishment, warehouse-to-warehouse transfers, outbound manufacturing freight, and project-based cargo moves. All five vehicle tiers operate as single-shipper, dedicated-vehicle bookings that don’t require splitting loads across multiple trips.

Every Deliveree booking is a dedicated-vehicle, single-shipper trip by design. Every truck dispatched moves one shipper’s cargo from origin to destination without combining freight from other customers. All 12 truck types operate as FTL by structure with one shipper, one origin, multiple destination is allowed. Distance-based bookings start from IDR 30,000, and the full-day flat rate option suits multi-stop runs, provided the total trip stays within a 50 km radius of the pickup point.

What is the List of All Types of Trucks?

This list covers 24 truck and trailer types used in global freight transport, organized from general cargo bodies to specialized configurations. Definitions align with vehicle classifications recognized by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the International Road Transport Union (IRU), and applicable national freight regulations.

• Dry Van Truck: A dry van truck is a semi-truck hauling an enclosed, non-refrigerated dry van trailer. Shippers choose dry van trucks for palletized or boxed, non-perishable freight that needs weather protection without temperature control.
• Box Truck: A box truck, also called a straight truck, is a rigid truck where the cab and an enclosed cargo box sit on a single frame. Logistics operators use box trucks for local deliveries, distribution, and freight that needs weather protection and security.
• Cargo Truck: A cargo truck is a truck built to transport freight or payloads rather than passengers. Fleet managers select the body style based on cargo type, making cargo trucks general-purpose haulers across industries.
• Panel Truck: A panel truck is a small delivery van with a fully enclosed body and no rear cargo-area windows. Delivery operators run panel trucks for rounds where cargo needs protection from weather and theft.
• Flatbed Truck: A flatbed truck is an open-deck truck or trailer with a flat platform and no fixed roof or side walls. Carriers use flatbed trucks for oversized or irregular loads that need side and top loading and are secured with straps or chains.
• Stake Bed Truck: A stake bed truck is a flatbed truck body with stake pockets and removable vertical stakes and side panels that create short fence sides. Construction and building supply operators use stake bed trucks for bulky materials that need containment while still allowing easy side loading.
• Dropside Truck: A dropside truck is a flatbed truck with hinged sideboards and a tailgate that folds down for three-side access. Site delivery operators choose dropside trucks when frequent side loading and unloading is needed, such as for construction materials.
• Curtainsider Truck: A curtainsider truck or trailer is an open-deck vehicle with a fixed roof frame and sliding curtain sides that provide weather protection while allowing full side access for forklift loading. Distribution operators use curtainsider trucks for palletized freight that benefits from fast forklift loading from the side.
• Refrigerated Truck (Reefer): A refrigerated truck, or reefer, is a truck or van with a refrigeration system designed to carry perishable freight at controlled low temperatures. Cold chain operators run reefer trucks for foods, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive products.
• Insulated Truck: An insulated, or isothermal, truck is a truck with an insulated cargo body designed to limit heat exchange, without an active refrigeration unit. Short-haul operators use insulated trucks for goods that must stay within a stable temperature range but don’t require mechanical cooling.
• Tanker Truck: A tanker truck, also called a tank truck, is a specialized vehicle designed to transport liquids, gases, or some bulk products in a cylindrical tank. Bulk transport operators use tanker trucks for regulated shipments where containment, valves, and safe loading and unloading matter.
• Fuel Tanker: A fuel tanker is a tanker truck designed to transport and deliver fuel using onboard tanks and dispensing equipment. Fuel distributors deploy fuel tankers to supply gasoline or diesel to stations, fleets, airports, and job sites.
• Water Tanker: A water tanker is a tank truck equipped to transport and distribute large volumes of water. Municipal and construction operators use water tankers for dust suppression, industrial water supply, and firefighting support where hydrants aren’t available.
• Bulk Hauler: A bulk hauler is a truck and trailer setup designed to move dry bulk materials in bulk rather than packaged units. Commodity shippers use bulk haulers for cement, flour, sand, and plastic pellets, often relying on pneumatic systems to unload cleanly.
• Grain Truck: A grain truck, often in a grain hauler or hopper configuration, is a truck or trailer designed to carry grain as a bulk commodity. Agricultural operators use grain trucks to move harvested grain from farms to elevators, storage, or processing facilities.
• Livestock Truck: A livestock truck or trailer is a transport vehicle built with animal compartments, ventilation, and partitions to move live animals safely. Agricultural shippers use livestock trucks to transport cattle, pigs, sheep, and other livestock to markets, auctions, or processing plants.
• Car Carrier (Auto Transporter): A car carrier, also called an auto transporter, is a multi-level trailer or semi-trailer combination built to transport multiple passenger or commercial vehicles simultaneously. Fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers use car carriers to deliver new vehicles from production facilities to dealerships and to move used vehicles for resale or relocation.
• Container Truck: A container truck is a tractor-trailer combination used to haul intermodal shipping containers on the road, using a container chassis. Drayage operators use container trucks to move containers between ports and rail yards and warehouses or depots.
• Container Chassis: A container chassis is a wheeled trailer frame designed to securely carry an intermodal container using corner locks and twistlocks. Intermodal operators rely on container chassis for drayage moves between port terminals, rail yards, and shipper facilities as part of intermodal freight transport.
• Side Loader Truck: A side loader, also called a sidelifter, is a container-handling vehicle with hydraulic lifting arms or cranes that can self-load and unload containers from the side. Port and depot operators use side loader trucks where cranes or docks aren’t available and ground-level container handling is needed.
• Lowboy Truck (Low Loader): A lowboy, also called a low loader, is a semi-trailer with two deck drop points that create an extremely low platform height. Shippers use lowboy trailers to move tall construction and industrial machinery within legal height limits where a standard flatbed would exceed clearance restrictions.
• Step Deck Truck: A step deck, also called a drop deck trailer, is an open-deck trailer with two deck levels (an upper forward deck and a lower rear deck) to increase legal height clearance for cargo that exceeds standard flatbed height limits. Carriers select step deck trucks for loads that are too tall for a standard flatbed without permits.
• Double Drop Truck: A double drop trailer is an open-deck trailer with two step-down sections that create a very low well in the middle of the deck. Heavy equipment shippers use double drop trucks for very tall or heavy machinery that needs maximum vertical clearance and a lower center of gravity.
• Extendable Flatbed Truck: An extendable, or stretch, flatbed is a flatbed trailer with a sliding and extendable deck mechanism that increases overall bed length. Carriers use extendable flatbed trucks for long loads like beams, poles, and other freight that won’t fit on a standard-length flatbed.

Not every truck type in this list operates legally on every route. Lowboy trailers, double drop trucks, and extendable flatbeds require special permits on most national highway networks before the vehicle can move, and permit requirements vary by country, province, and axle load threshold. Confirming the regulatory status of the truck type for the specific origin-to-destination corridor is a separate step from selecting the right vehicle class for the cargo.