A History of the Trucking and Trucking IndustryTrucks of all kinds roam the roads, from rigs hauling large quantities on major highways to sleek truck models Personal shiny Peterbilts from the mid-20th century. The truck was designed to realize its full potential as a modern luxury SUV/pickup with touchscreen navigation, Sirius radio and DVD players. Whether or not the truck bed is used to transport objects, the need to transport goods connects each truck to a legacy that dates back even further than the invention of the internal combustion engine. The modern history of the motorized truck parallels that of the car, and both are products of the 20th century. People have long used truck-type vehicles to transport goods, but as societies have changed, the need for better and more powerful means of transportation has arisen. developed alongside the development of society. Improved vehicles require better means of travel, just as improved roads and travel between locations allowed for the development of better vehicles. Today's trucks fulfill many job descriptions, but their use is firmly defined in human consciousness: a truck cannot be confused with any other type of vehicle. From its initial use as a "carriage for carrying heavy loads" to the modern "motor vehicle for carrying heavy loads", the word Before motor trucks, railroads controlled the inland transportation of goods and services in the 19th century. The powerful railroad industry was at the center of technological innovation at a time when intermediate transportation needs were largely met by vehicles pulled by pack animals. Trains are fast and efficient but their range is limited. The “flexibility of the horse” in transport had...... middle of paper ...... world according to the feelings of employers. Being in the truck driving industry can be really enjoyable and exciting. Going to work can lead to experiences and many other things, like different states that someone has always wanted to see and visit. Works Cited “American Trucking Associations.” American Trucking Association. American Trucking Associations, 2013. Web. May 22, 2014 “CTL Transport”. Trucking Company - CTL Transportation, LLC.CTL Transportation, 2014. Web.May 22, 2014 “Truck Driver Job Description, Salary and Training Information. » Truck Driver Job Description and Career Opportunities, Job Description, 2012.Web.May 22, 2014 “Truck Jobs Today”. Truck Driving Schools - Free CDL Training Programs. Truck Jobs Today, 2014.Web.May 22, 2014Suttin, Kirsten. “Perks of being a truck driver.” E-zine articles. EzineArticles.com, November 15, 2007.Web.May 22 2014