A
panel truck is a windowless cargo van built on a truck chassis. Similar in function to its smaller cousin, the
sedan delivery; which is a
station wagon with no backseat, and no side windows aft of the front doors. Both types of vehicles are frequently used for
delivery of flowers, retail
bakery products, diapers,
laundry, and other consumer conveniences. Panel trucks are often used by construction and maintenance contractors and were sometimes configured for
ambulance and
hearse roles. Other variations include
Canopy express models, which have open display areas behind the driver's seat primarily used by farmers for selling fruits and vegetables. The
Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon, as well as the
International Harvester Travelall were passenger versions of these trucks. In modern times
minivans have been adapted to some of these functions.
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