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Truck

What is Truck?

A truck is another term for lorry (British English). It is an heavy and large motor vehicle built for moving goods from one point to the other.

Depending on the types of goods to transport, the truck varies in size and shape. In some countries, truck is the primary means for commercial transportation, and it is used for bringing goods into circulation.

This is a vehicle for moving goods from one point to the other.

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