The first truck was created at the end of the 19th century, but it wasn’t until World War I that people started using trucks extensively to transport cargo. Today, the trucking industry is a critical component of the US economy, moving over 70% of U.S. freight.  As a fast, efficient, and reliable means of transporting freight, trucking significantly impacts various industries and the overall economy. Sectors such as manufacturing, food products, retail, and eCommerce could not operate without trucks moving raw materials, components, and finished goods. There are approximately 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States today.