Transporting Livestock by Truck Key Terms

Learn more about your hauling options by reading up on some livestock transport key terms

With a variety of different livestock transport options available, becoming familiar with different types will help you choose the best option for each transport application. Horses, cattle and smaller animals require different types of accommodations. If you know the right type of equipment to use, you can also keep animals healthy and uninjured during their ride. Transporting livestock key terms can help you choose the right livestock transport options for your needs.

 

Livestock trailer

A trailer is an unpowered carrying vehicle pulled by a powered vehicle. The livestock trailer is designed with special features for animal safety and walls that have holes to promote ventilation.
Try: For more in-depth information on livestock trailers, see the description at Truckplace.com.

Livestock safety cushion (LSC)

The livestock safety cushion is a soft barrier installed in livestock transport vehicles that protects the animals from bruising. Bruising occurs during the haul when animals come in contact with the sides of the truck or trailer.
Try: For a further explanation of livestock safety cushions, check out the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs.

Bumper pull

A bumper pull trailer, also known as a tag along or a pull behind, is connected to the pulling vehicle by a hitch at the bumper.
Try: Visit Majon International to explore more information on the bumper pull trailer. For information and a diagram of a bumper pull trailer, check out Double D Distributors.

Gooseneck

A gooseneck is a type of trailer that attaches inside the bed of the hauling vehicle. With its shape, this trailer distributes the carrying weight differently than a pull behind and can carry higher capacity loads.
Try: Appalachian Trailers gives a detailed description of the gooseneck trailer.

Livestock hauler or livestock transportation service

A livestock hauler is hired to transport livestock from one location to another. A company that specializes in hauling is considered a livestock transportation service.
Try: SheepGoatMarketing.info defines livestock hauler. A further analysis of the term can be explored by going to Cattle Today.

Livestock truck box

A livestock truck box fits into the flatbed of a standard size pickup truck. It's useful for the producer who needs to haul a low number of smaller animals
Try: Featherlite Trailers pictures its livestock box.

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