Anything that is pulling another asset is a Tractor.
A Truck can be a Tractor. A good example is that a truck may have a cargo area that contains blasting caps and pulls a trailer that has the dynomite. Caps and dynomite must be separated for shipping.
Asset configurations:
Truck (Straight Truck/Box Truck)
Tractor and Trailer Note: 1.asset went on a mission as a Tractor (as in item 2 above), but came back as a Truck. 2.In construction a dump truck can pull a "pup" Dump Trailer or not. 3. Conventional Tractor and 53' Trailer.
Tractor, Trailer (1), Dolly(1),Trailer (x), Dolly(x). Note: 1. Doubles and triples in NA with single or double axels. 2. Trailer Trains in Australia.
Tractor, Trailer1, Trailer(x)
From Wally: NA VMRS Fleet Naming Convention
Anything that is pulling another asset is a Tractor.
A Truck can be a Tractor. A good example is that a truck may have a cargo area that contains blasting caps and pulls a trailer that has the dynomite. Caps and dynomite must be separated for shipping.
Asset configurations:
Truck (Straight Truck/Box Truck) Tractor and Trailer Note: 1.asset went on a mission as a Tractor (as in item 2 above), but came back as a Truck. 2.In construction a dump truck can pull a "pup" Dump Trailer or not. 3. Conventional Tractor and 53' Trailer. Tractor, Trailer (1), Dolly(1),Trailer (x), Dolly(x). Note: 1. Doubles and triples in NA with single or double axels. 2. Trailer Trains in Australia. Tractor, Trailer1, Trailer(x)