Dump trucks come in a variety of configurations each specified to accomplish a specific task in the construction material supply chain.
A dump truck is a truck used for transportng materials (usually gravel or some type of soil) for construction.
A typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated open-box bed hinged at the rear, the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the construction site.
A dump truck has one front axle, and one or more rear axles which typically have dual wheels on each side. Common configurations for a standard dump truck include the six wheeler which has one rear axle, the ten wheeler with two rear axles.