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What is a truck's frame often called because of its shape?

Ladder frame.

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  1. Ladder frame ✔
  2. Wheel frame
  3. Cab frame

Why: Two rails held by crossmembers resemble a ladder, so they are called ladder frames.

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Answer: Ladder frame. Two rails held by crossmembers resemble a ladder, so they are called ladder frames.

  1. Truck en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truck
    These frames are referred to as ladder frames due to their resemblance to a ladder
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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