Trucks too, do have the ability to transport like any other automobile in the city of San Fernando. We awfully find that the importance of the trucking industry has seen subdued however, its objective and purpose in this modern age still drives daily operations like any other automobile. In this case, whilst automobiles transport people, citizens should not forget that trucks transport all goods utilized within our cities. Think about it....A day without our trucks transporting our food, our garbage, wrecked cars, fuel, raw materials. What would our lives be like?
Unlike other modes of transportation like cars and buses that transport persons, the truck is one of the most vital modes of transportation responsible for transporting the movement of goods from one place to another. Transport can be justified based on its purpose and it would be biased to define its terms only in the context of human environment.
The University of Helsinki states that truck transport is a common transport mode at both ends of a physical distribution chain: at departure from the factory to stations or ports and at the arrival from the port of distribution to the warehouse of the customer. Truck transport bears the highest unit cost per km. Its use is worthwhile on shorter distances. However, truck transport may become favourable because of the following reasons: -
- Quickness
- No discharge or loading
- Trucks can be used in conjunction with trailers etc.
Trucks are mostly seen along the Southern Main Road of San Fernando rather than within the heart of the city, transporting many items in and out of the city. The purpose of truck transport is not different from what other disciplines define it to be. In our cities, trucks are visible very often but more specifically in the city of San Fernando, trucks are a lot more visible due to the level of construction taking place. For example, the extension of the Solomon Hochoy Highway has created a living avenue for trucks as there is the constant movement of raw materials (cement, pitch, sand, gravel) and equipment to sites under construction. In and around San Fernando, trucks are known for the transporting gas to gas stations in the city and transporting goods to grocery stores.
History of the Truck Industry
The development of the truck transport did not come too long after the establishment of the automobile transport in the 1800s. The potential of truck transport was immediately recognized and did not require as much maintenance and care compared to other modes at the time. Trucks were specifically known for the transporting of extra heavy materials and could have been relied on for the service despite whatever weather conditions. It did not take long til the 20th century for trucks to be selected as the ideal mode of transport for agricultural commodities and more.
From history to present, the designed usage of the average truck hasn't shifted from expected: to haul goods. However, what may have changed is that certain types of trucks have been designed to carry different kinds of materials. Some trucks are refrigerated , platform, livestock trucks, construction trucks, trucks carrying automobiles, one seater or two seater . Other trucks are designed to travel long distances while some trucks travel short distances.
In the US, the trucking industry is said to be the driving force of their economy. In the city of San Fernando however, this trend is not quite the same. Our economy does not solely rely on the trucking industry due to our small size being one factor. Not to mention, we do need the trucking industry as it supports the easy transport of Natural Gas, construction materials, goods, vehicles etc.
Long time ago, it was very unusual also to witness a vehicle larger than the size of a car on highways. The structure and composition of this truck was different in the 1900s to 1920s-2013. The wheels of trucks were solid rubber tires making it difficult to travel smoothly and quickly. Twenty years later led to the construction of trucks with pneumatic tires thus improving transportation journeys. Few years later, trucks were being designed with lights for better visual experiences for drivers. Then came additions of more wheels to increase speed at very cheap fuel costs.
The evolution of the motor truck came after the railway and despite the slow start of its introduction to American Society, trucks have become adaptive, established by billions of companies and have satisfied growing demands even in our small city of San Fernando. Hence, this explains the usage of trucks in our cities. So, when next you're driving behind a massive truck, try not to honk your car horns to get them out the way but start appreciating their presence on our cities roads. Yes, indeed they're the big dogs but they serve their purpose WELL...
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Until next week,
Shaniece
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