The continued improvement of roadways and the dawn of the Interstate highway system in the 1950s was a boon to American industry in general and the trucking industry in particular. This marque-by-marque photo collection provides a comprehensive and nostalgic look back at the rapid development of tractor-trailer rigs from manufacturers like GMC, Cherolet, Ford, Dodge, White, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Diamond T, International, Mack, Autocar, Brockway, Sterling. Thorough captions describe the development and history of each model depicted in archival black-and-white and period color photography. 160 pages, 225 black & white and 75 colour illustrations. English.