A dump truck is a large-engine truck with a deep, open bed in the back that can be filled with transport items. Dump trucks are heavily utilized in the construction industry and can haul anything from sand and dirt to gravel. There exist four significant types of dump Trucks:

• Standard Dump Truck: this vehicle has a body that is mounted to the frame. The bed can move vertically or horizontally, providing the ease of dumping large hauls without directional challenges.
• Side Dump Truck: used when you need to unload materials quickly, these trucks are ideal. They can dump on either side, making them perfect for open construction areas. They are also one of the safest options available, as they can be emptied without the risk of tipping over.
• Off-Road Dump Truck: these trucks are used mainly in mining situations that require large hauls over rocky terrain. Also called articulated trucks, they are best suited for hauling large amounts of materials over long and unstable surfaces. They can carry up to 60 tons.
• Haul Truck: the haul truck is one of the largest available, built to hold large quantities of material, this construction vehicle is typically used in conjunction with larger projects, such as mining, that span large distances. Some models can carry up to 100 tons of materials.

The regular dump truck is the most common one used in the construction industry. The dump chassis is lifted by a hydraulic ram mounted between the cab and the truck body. It has one front axle and one or more rear axles. The common configurations for standard dump trucks include the six-wheeler and ten-wheeler.

For trucks, KYTC has three available sizes:

• Baby Dump: 1.5 ton which can be fitted with a plow
• Single Axle dump: less material capacity and used for snow and ice plow on more narrow roadways (almost 60% of the tandem axle’s capacity).
• Tandem Axle: For larger plow.

They are used for transporting loose material such as sand, dirt, and gravel for construction.

All construction sites

• • • Excavation
    • Trenching
    • Bridge
    • Road

Utility installation and relocation

• Maintaining control at all times
• Avoiding obstacles
• Avoiding conditions that might cause the equipment to tip over
• Working up or down hills versus along the slope
• A daily or walk-around inspection should be done before starting the equipment to begin work.
• Check for worn, broken, damaged, and missing components.
• Check all fluid levels and top off any low fluids.
• Always set the parking brake when leaving the equipment unattended.
• Operate the equipment with caution when on uneven terrain.
• Always check the blind spots of the equipment.
• Always wear proper PPE while operating the equipment.
• Keep up with the preventative maintenance and upkeep of a truck.