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BUILT ON A LEGACY OF INNOVATION
Ever since Autocar Co built and sold America’s first truck in 1899, our mission has remained to build custom-engineered trucks for the most demanding commercial and vocational customers. We are not like the other guys, we’re built on a legacy of innovation. We start at your site operations and create a purpose-built tool at the production line.
We understand that our Terminal Tractor customers form the backbone of the economy. Our customers depend on us, and we will do what it takes to help make sure our equipment will not let them down.
YardHero is our way of celebrating the hardworking men and women who operate our Autocar ACTT. The hours are long. The demands are great. But by working together and never settling for the status quo, we will design, develop and build Yard Trucks that allow drivers to go longer, haul greater loads, and to operate as safely and efficiently as it can be done.
It takes heroes.
what is a Terminal Tractor?
Terminal tractors are specialized, heavy-duty vehicles designed primarily for moving cargo containers and trailers within confined areas like ports, distribution centers, and warehouses. They are equipped with features such as a single-operator cab and a fifth-wheel coupling for easy trailer hitching and unhitching, making them efficient for handling and repositioning trailers in short-distance, high-frequency applications.
While it's important to know what functions a terminal tractor can serve, it's equally important to refer to them properly, as there can be a number of nicknames used to describe a terminal trailer. Terminal tractors are NOT the same as farming tractors and NOT the same as pickup trucks.
Terminal tractors are also known as
  • yard tractor
  • yard goat
  • yard horse
  • yard bird
  • lift truck
  • shifter truck
  • shunt truck
  • hostler truck
  • yard truck
  • spotter truck
  • utility tractor rig (UTR)
  • jockey truck
  • yard ox
  • switching truck
  • shag truck
  • stevedoring tractor
  • yard dog truck
  • iTV truck
For Those Who Move
What Really Matters
Our terminal tractors are built for those who move what really matters like, seasoned operators, these trucks deliver the strength, reliability, and precision needed to tackle heavy loads and endure the toughest terminal work, day after day.
To get started, reach out to our knowledgeable sales team who
will connect you with an authorized dealer for final sale.