Test your trucking history knowledge
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When was the semi-truck invented?
Alexander Winton invented the semi truck to haul “horseless carriages” in 1899 without adding miles to the vehicles.
What was the name of the famous trucking route that connected the East and West coasts of the United States?
The Lincoln Highway was introduced during the first wave of roads made specifically for automobiles and was the first transcontinental highway.
What year was the Federal-Aid Highway Act passed in the United States, leading to the construction of the Interstate Highway System?
On June 26, 1956, the Federal Highway Act was approved by both the Senate and House, and three days later it was signed into law. It was the largest public works program at the time and started the build of 41,000 miles of interstate highways.
What was the purpose of the Motor Carrier Act of 1935 in the United States?
The Motor Carrier Act of 1935 was put into effect to allow greater regulation of trucking. The act was terminated in 1995, 60 years later.
What is the maximum weight allowed for a standard 18-wheeler in the United States?
What was the original transportation vehicle that the Mack brothers turned into their first commercial truck?
The Mack brothers ran buses before the invention of their Mack Truck. The first truck was built based on the bus model.
How much of Route 66 is still in use?
Modern four-lane highways eventually replaced all of Route 66, but some of its route and pavement are possible to visit.
What year was the first transcontinental delivery by truck made?
Drivers from the Charles W. Young company arrived in San Francisco on Sept. 20, 1912, after 91 days driving cross-country with 3 tons of olive oil soap. There were no established roads, gas stations or bathrooms for most of the passage.
What day is National CB Radio Day?
Oct. 4 was designated as National CB Radio Day by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
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