A haul truck is a specialized, rigid-frame dump truck designed for high-volume surface mining. These machines carry payloads ranging from 40 to over 400 tons per trip. They typically feature diesel-electric powertrains, massive tires, and heavily reinforced beds to withstand the impact of boulders dropped by power shovels.
Heard on the job
Dispatch just diverted three haul trucks to the waste dump because the primary crusher is down.
Insider tip
Haul trucks have massive blind spots. Never approach one in a light vehicle without making positive radio contact with the operator.
Also heard as
- dump truck
- rock truck