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Jumbo

What does Jumbo mean?

The term jumbo literally means something huge or large. In logistics, it refers to jumbo vehicles, which are trucks with a particularly large loading volume. They are mainly used when bulky goods such as insulation or packaging materials are being transported. The jumbo vehicles are also used in supply logistics, where a loading height of more than 3 meters is often required.

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