Hanoi Truck Bed Decoded: What is “Thang Bin”?

“Hey, I saw a ‘thang bin’ truck on the road today, it looked awesome!” – My friend’s comment took me back to my early days exploring the world of trucks. What is this intriguing “thang bin”? It turns out, it’s a colorful nickname used by truck drivers for a crucial part of a dump truck – the dump bed.

The Dump Truck Bed – The Hardworking “Thang Bin”

What is “Thang Bin”?

“Thang Bin,” or dump bed, is a specialized type of truck bed designed to automatically lift and lower, allowing for quick and efficient unloading of loose materials such as sand, gravel, soil, and construction materials.