flatbed semitrailer

Semitrailer composed of a platform around which detachable side panels can be placed.

bumper

Malleable element partially absorbing shocks, thus protecting the body from damage.

stake pocket

Support placed on the side edges of the deck, holding in place a belt hook or a post for attaching the side panels.

landing gear crank

Bent lever activating the elevating cylinder to deploy the landing gear.

marker light

Yellow light in front and red in the rear demarcating the dimensions of the vehicle.

mud flap

Piece of rubber or plastic attached behind the rear wheels to repel projectiles.

turn signal

Device emitting an intermittent light, signaling a change of the vehicle’s direction or a temporary hazard to other vehicles.

taillight

Lamp turning on automatically when the front lights are lit, making the vehicle visible for up to 150 meters.

deck

Floor of the semitrailer serving as the loading plane for the cargo.

bulkhead

Panel fixed to the front of the deck to prevent cargo from moving forward.

rub rail

Bar attached to the stake pockets to protect them from side impact.