Traveling Billboards 1900–2010 & Mack Fc, Fcsw And Nw 1936-1947 2 Book Set

There is no billboard more dynamic or memorable than an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer rolling down the American highway at 70 miles an hour! Since the early days of the motor truck industry, companies have plastered the sides of their trucks and trailers with free advertising for products. This practice has beautified the landscape for more than a century, and there is no end to the graphic creativity.

Organized chronologically, Traveling Billboards: Tractor-Trailers as Rolling Advertisements 1900–2010 features brands from giants in the transportation field including Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack, White-Freightliner, Brockway, Peterbilt, Diamond T, and more. Captions are complete with detailed information about the tractors, trailers, and companies promoting their services. If you or someone you know is interested in the history of big truck advertising and its evolution, Traveling Billboards is a must-buy!

Mack Fc, Fcsw And Nw 1936-1947 Photo Archive

This magnificent collection of rare black & white photographs, specially selected from public and private archives, promotes the unique characteristics of these popular trucks. Built to order for mining and construction companies, the super-duty models depicted here replaced the venerable Mack Bulldog. Contains informative captions providing brief histories of featured models.