A reefer, a vented van and a flatbed with sides. Okay, yes, they all have wheels - maybe they are all 18 wheelers.
In addition, they all can pull produce. The reefer will usually run at 38 degrees for most produce; the vented van will move any other produce that does not require refrigeration; and the flatbed with sides will haul other types of produce.
You will even see some dump trucks hauling pumpkins. Go here to see what I'm talking about: http://atexfreightbrokertraining.com/videos.html
Scroll down till you see the video on Unloading Pumpkins. This video was taken in Morton, IL where you'll see tons of trucks making their way to the Libby plant from the fields within a 25 mile radius or so.
Here is the point: you really don't need to know a lot about trucking or all the variations of trucks to be a successful freight broker. Your customer will tell you exactly what they need to move their cargo.
Enjoy the video.
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