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Vehicle types

IDM has one catalogue of 11 vehicle types. Which of them you can choose for a delivery depends on the delivery companies that serve both places, the vehicles they run and any limits on the zones involved. That is decided on IDM's servers for each delivery; an app never has its own list.

When a type cannot do a delivery it is not offered, and if one was chosen earlier you see This vehicle is currently unavailable for this delivery. (VEHICLE_UNAVAILABLE).

VehicleAPI codeIntended loadLimits
E-BikeE_BIKEVery small / light deliveriesShort range; weather-sensitive
MotorbikeMOTORBIKESmall, fast deliveriesBox volume limit
TricycleTRICYCLEMedium-size loadsRoute restrictions in some zones
SedanSEDANPassenger-car-sized and delicate itemsNo bulky cargo
Mini VanMINI_VANLarger / general cargoAccess-limited streets
Mini TruckMINI_TRUCKHeavier general and commercial loadsWeight limits; loading access
Cargo VanCARGO_VANCommercial cargoLoading requirements
Refrigerated VanREFRIGERATED_VANTemperature-sensitive goodsCold-chain compliance required
Flatbed TruckFLATBED_TRUCKOversized / open cargoSecuring and permits
Tanker TruckTANKER_TRUCKLiquid cargo where permittedLicensing; hazardous-goods rules
Tipper TruckTIPPER_TRUCKBulk construction / aggregate materialsWhere permitted only

Developers list the types available for a delivery with GET /v1/vehicle-types.