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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Open body truck mean in logistics?

Short answer

A truck with a flat deck and low hinged side boards and no roof, loaded from the top or sides and covered with tarpaulin when needed.

The traditional Indian goods truck, still widely used for construction material, steel, bagged goods, machinery and agricultural produce. Tarpaulin quality and lashing decide whether cargo arrives dry and undamaged. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: dala body, half body, platform truck

**Category**: Road

**Related terms**: High-side body, 32 ft container truck, Trailer, FTL (full truckload)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#open-body-truck)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#open-body-truck)
- [Open body truck: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/which-truck/)

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