Book a complete van or truck and set the loading type.
To book a complete van or truck, set the vehicle type in the unitPackageType field of your line.
Vehicle types
unitPackageType | Vehicle | Max. payload | Book with product |
|---|---|---|---|
DIRECT_BUS_PLANE | Curtain-side van | 1,000 kg | DIRECT |
DIRECT_BUS_PLANE_XXL | Tarpaulin Sprinter XXL | 1,000 kg | DIRECT |
DIRECT_TRUCK_7_5 | Truck 7.5 t | 2,500 kg | DIRECT |
DIRECT_TRUCK_12 | Truck 12 t | 5,000 kg | DIRECT |
DIRECT_TRUCK_40 | Truck 40 t | 24,000 kg | DIRECT or EXPRESS |
For details on the products, see Shipment Products. A complete request is shown in Booking a van/truck.
Loading and unloading type
You can specify how the vehicle is loaded in shipper.loadingType and how it is unloaded in consignee.unloadingType:
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
RAMP | Loading/unloading at a ramp |
SIDE | Loading/unloading from the side |
CRANE | Loading/unloading from the top by crane — needs an open roof |
LIFTING_PLATFORM_OR_TAIL_LIFT_TRUCK | Loading/unloading via lifting platform or tail lift |
TRUCK_MOUNTED_FORKLIFT | Loading/unloading with a truck-mounted forklift |