What's a Road Train?

A road train, land train or long combination vehicle is a trucking vehicle used to move road freight more efficiently than semi-trailer trucks. It consists of two or more trailers or semi-trailers hauled by a prime mover.

Why does Australia use road trains?

Because the Outback is very barren and huge, most freight travels by road and the Australian road trains are designed as the best way to move the freight. These trains are huge long trucks, consisting of multiple trailers.

Why are road trains called road trains?

A Road Train is a commonly used Australian expression used to describe a prime mover that pulls two or more trailers or semi-trailers. The trailers are known as dog or pup trailers because they were historically used at dog farms.