Module 5B: Road Transport System
🎬 Title:
👉 “How Agro Products Move by Road: Trucks, Routes & Safety”
🎯 Objective
By the end of this video, learners will:
- Understand how road transport works for agro goods
- Learn different truck types and their uses
- Know route planning, loading, and delivery best practices
- Recognize how road logistics affect cost, speed, and product safety
1️⃣ Hook (0:00 – 0:45)
“Imagine sending turmeric or cardamom 300 km to a buyer — which truck should you use?
How do you make sure it arrives safely, on time, and without losing quality?
In this video, we’ll explore how road transport works, step by step.”
💡 Visual: Animation of a truck moving from farm → warehouse → buyer.
2️⃣ How Road Transport Works (0:45 – 1:30)
“Road transport is flexible and fast for short-to-medium distances.
It works in three main steps:
- Pickup: From farm or warehouse
- Transport: On highways or rural roads
- Delivery: To buyer, wholesaler, or port”
✅ Action: Map a simple route for one product you plan to transport.
💡 Visual: Animated map showing pickup → highway → buyer.
3️⃣ Types of Trucks (1:30 – 3:00)
| Truck Type | Use Case | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Truck / Tipper | Dry bulk, spices | Goods must be covered with tarpaulin |
| Covered Truck | Sensitive dry goods | Protects from rain/dust |
| Refrigerated / Reefer | Perishables (cardamom, seeds) | Temp-controlled for freshness |
| Container Truck | For export or intercity bulk | Standard 20ft/40ft container, lockable |
✅ Action: Choose the best truck type for your product and distance.
💡 Visual: Show 4 truck icons with product examples moving along a road.
4️⃣ Loading & Safety Tips (3:00 – 4:15)
“Loading properly prevents damage and loss. Key tips:
- Don’t overload trucks — respect weight limits
- Stack carefully — heavier items at the bottom
- Use cushioning for fragile products
- Cover goods against rain, dust, or sunlight”
✅ Action: Sketch a simple loading plan for your product.
💡 Visual: Side-by-side: wrong loading vs correct loading animation.
5️⃣ Route Planning & Cost Factors (4:15 – 5:15)
“Efficient routes save time and reduce cost:
- Choose highways for speed, avoid bad roads for fragile goods
- Check tolls, fuel stops, and delivery windows
- Consider seasonal traffic, road conditions, and weather”
✅ Action: Write down the fastest and safest route for a sample shipment.
💡 Visual: Animated truck route map with checkpoints and cost indicators.
6️⃣ Summary & Takeaway (5:15 – 6:00)
| Topic | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Truck Types | Pick based on product, distance, and sensitivity |
| Loading | Proper stacking & covering prevents losses |
| Route & Cost | Plan efficiently to save time & money |
“Road transport is the backbone of domestic agro trade. Picking the right truck, loading correctly, and planning routes ensures your product arrives safe, on time, and profitable.”
✅ Task:
Pick one product and create a road transport plan: truck type, loading method, route, and cost estimate.
💡 Teaching Tip:
Use real truck examples and animation — learners should clearly see the difference between open trucks, covered trucks, and reefers.