The World Encyclopedia of Trucks

Summary

The World Encyclopedia of Trucks is a fully illustrated guide to trucks and their manufacturers. Every major manufacturer is listed in an A-Z guide of over 280 makes, accompanied by photographs and text about their key features and role in society. The book includes a history of the truck, covering its origins and evolution from the early pioneers of truck design onwards. A wide variety of trucks are featured, from general load carriers to specialized trucks such as fire trucks and mobile cranes. The text also includes a glossary of truck terminology, to help distinguish between the different types of trucks and their attributes.