Motor trucks first proved their usefulness for transporting goods during World War I. Since then, advances in technology have led to the design of different types of trucks able to carry out a vast range of tasks, from transportation and waste clearance to firefighting and high-speed racing.

"with split pages"-- Cover. Includes index.

First trucks -- Trucks for tasks -- Truck racing -- Construction trucks -- Articulated trucks -- Tippers and lifters -- Military trucks -- Fire trucks -- Road trains -- Trucks to come. .