A reduced wind resistance haulage vehicle apparatus includes an
undercarriage portion which supports a motor/transmission. Driven wheel
assemblies are connected to the undercarriage portion and are powered by
the motor/transmission. A cab portion is supported by the an
undercarriage portion for controlling the motor/transmission. Steering
wheel assemblies are supported by the undercarriage portion for steering
by a driver seated in the cab portion. A haulage portion is supported by
the undercarriage portion. More specifically, the haulage portion
includes haulage compartment side walls. Haulage compartment front doors
and rear doors are connected to the haulage compartment side walls. When
the haulage portion is empty, the front doors and the rear doors are
opened, and air flow can flow through the haulage portion when the
vehicle is driven along a road surface. As a result, the air resistance
of the vehicle is significantly reduced, and the vehicle saves in energy
demand and in fuel consumption.