Vehicle type
Dropside Truck Transport Johannesburg
A dropside has fixed or hinged sides that can be dropped for loading, combining flatdeck access with the containment of a walled body. It suits building materials, loose packaged goods, drums, crates and mixed loads that need something to lean against but do not need a sealed body. Dropsides are widely used for regional and construction-site work.
Specification
- Body
- Open deck with drop-down sides
- Loading
- Side or rear once the sides are dropped
- Containment
- Sides retain loose packaged goods
- Sheeting
- Available for weather-sensitive freight
- Configurations
- Rigid truck or trailer
Typical cargo
- Bricks, blocks and bagged materials
- Drums and crates
- Site equipment and tooling
- Mixed regional consignments
Loading requirements
- Dropping the sides gives forklift access along the deck.
- Loose items should still be strapped or netted.
- Confirm whether the delivery site has offloading equipment.
What to consider
- Open bodies offer no weather protection unless sheeted.
- Not suitable for high-value cargo requiring a secure enclosure.
- Side height limits how high loose goods can be stacked.
Questions
Dropside transport FAQs
What is the difference between a dropside and a flatdeck?
A dropside has sides that retain the load and can be lowered for access; a flatdeck is completely open, which suits crane loading and oversized items.
Can dropsides deliver to construction sites?
Yes, they are a common construction-site vehicle, provided site access and ground conditions allow the vehicle in.
Need dropside capacity?
Tell us what you are moving, where it is collecting and where it needs to go. We will confirm the right vehicle and send you a rate.