TIR’ (Transports Internationaux Routiers, or International Road Transport) is an international transit system based on a UN Convention, widely implemented in Public-Private Partnerships worldwide. For over 65 years, TIR has facilitated trade and international road transport by allowing customs-sealed vehicles and cargo containers to pass through countries following standard procedures.
According to the agreement signed in 1959, vehicles engaged in international road transport must carry a license plate marked “TIR.” These vehicles, although divided into two categories—tractor and trailer—are commonly used in Turkish to refer to any type of vehicle used for heavy tonnage transport.
| Truck Type | Inner Length (m) | Inner Width (m) | Inner Height (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Van | 4.20 | 2.15 | 2.10 |
| Lorry Van | 2.25 | 5.15 – 6.20 | 2.40 – 3.50 |
| Standard Tautliner Trailer | 13.60 | 2.45 | 2.40 – 2.80 |
| Optima Tautliner Trailer | 13.60 | 2.50 | 2.70 |
| Maxima Tautliner Trailer | 13.60 | 2.50 | 2.70 |
| Mega Tautliner Trailer | 13.70 | 2.45 | 3.00 |
| Truck Trailer Trailer | (6.20 + 8.30) | 2.45 | 2.85 – 3.00 |
| Open Trailer | max 18 | 2.45 | X |
| Lowbed Trailer | variable | variable | variable |