The over-cab extension of a box van body provides additional storage space without increasing the vehicle footprint. It is typically used for lightweight, bulky items in moving vans or delivery trucks. The design improves aerodynamics slightly compared to a flat box front, though its primary purpose is maximizing cargo volume.
Heard on the job
Make sure you load the mattresses up in the Luton so they don't get crushed by the heavy boxes.
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This is a British term originating from the Bedford commercial vehicles built in Luton, England.