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The first semi-truck was created making transportation of goods easier. -
The first semi-truck trailer was made making easier transportation -
American Trucking Associations also known as the (ATA)- Formed making industry code -
The Motor Carrier Act introduced the first federal trucking regulations, beginning the formal oversight of the industry -
This authorized massive construction making trucking more efficient -
Federal oversight of transportation was centralized, impacting trucking rules and safety -
This law removed fixed shipping rates and restrictions, leading to increased competition and efficiency -
The mandate for Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) in 1992 and significant revisions to Hours of Service (HOS) rules addressed safety and driver fatigue