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GMC CCKW U.S. Army cargo truck.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 10, 2025

Great American Trucks: The GMC CCGW 'Deuce and a Half'

Allied planners knew logistics were critical for waging modern war. And GMC had the perfect truck for the job.

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Western Star 49X transporting Martin Mars flying boat.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 14, 2025

Western Star Moves Another Historic World War II Flying Boat

Southwest Industrial Rigging used a Western Star 49X to move a massive, 76,000-pound Mars flying boat to its new home at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

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Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2025

Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series

The British army needed a game-changer in North Africa during World War II. And Chevrolet delivered one.

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Mack Trucks 125 years.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2025

Mack Celebrates 125 Years of Trucking

Mack Trucks is a transportation pioneer that has been empowering America's progress since 1900.

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Western Star truck hauling a World War II Martin Mars bomber.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2024

Western Star Transports Massive World War II Bomber to New Home

A Western Star 4900SF tractor was recently given the honor of hauling a World War II era Martin Mars Bomber to its new home at the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Victoria, British Columbia.

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U.S. Navy UDT Jeep.
Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 9, 2024

Great American Trucks: The Jeep

It began life as a tiny little scout car. And it became one of the most famous trucks, ever -- the rolling personification of American can-do spirit.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2019

Trucking: America’s Unsung Economic Ace Card

Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 9, 2018

Remembering the Red Ball Express

African-American soldiers risked their lives to keep the U.S. Army supplied during World War II and became legends in the process.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 18, 2017

Eisenhower and the Interstate

Because of his personal experiences as both a lowly Army officer and Supreme Commander of Allied Forces Europe, Dwight Eisenhower understood the importance of a modern highway system better than any other leader of his time. Part 2 in a series.

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