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Trucking in the modern United States may be the backbone of America, an integral part of consumerism and daily life. But prior to the trucking industry, logistics in this country relied exclusively on horse, wagon and rail.
While rail is still vital in logistics, it is thanks to the Mack brothers that semi trucks are so prevalent today.
Jack and Gus Mack from Brooklyn, New York,...