Seven truck brands dominate the U.S. heavy-duty market today, but their roots stretch back more than a century. From small regional builders to the backbone of global corporations, these manufacturers shaped the industry that keeps America moving.
This media gallery traces the history of each major brand—how they began, the milestones that defined them, and the mergers and transformations that carried them into the modern era.
Editor-in-Chief Josh Fisher has been with FleetOwner since 2017. He covers everything from modern fleet management to operational efficiency, artificial intelligence, autonomous trucking, alternative fuels and powertrains, regulations, and emerging transportation technology. Based in Maryland, he writes the Lane Shift Ahead column about the changing North American transportation landscape.
Digital Editor Jenna Hume joined FleetOwner in November of 2023 and previously worked as a writer in the gaming industry. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing from Truman State University and a master of fine arts degree in writing from Lindenwood University. She is currently based in Missouri.
