logging truck
1 of 1noun/ˈlɔ.gɪng trʌk/
Forms:logging trucks
1
a large vehicle specifically designed to transport logs or timber from forests to processing facilities or lumberyards
A logging truck is a type of vehicle specifically designed for transporting logs or timber from forests to processing facilities or storage areas. It typically has a flatbed with stakes or other securing mechanisms to hold the logs in place during transport. Logging trucks are built to handle heavy loads and are often equipped with a powerful engine and durable tires to navigate rough, uneven terrain. They are commonly used in the forestry industry, where they play a crucial role in moving raw timber efficiently.
- The logging truck rumbled down the dirt road, laden with freshly cut pine logs.
- Due to the narrow mountain pass, the logging truck had to navigate carefully around the tight corners.
- Environmentalists protested the increased traffic of logging trucks through the sensitive wildlife corridor.
- The company invested in a fleet of new logging trucks to meet the growing demand for timber products.
- Residents complained about the noise and dust kicked up by passing logging trucks on the rural highway.