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A straight truck is a vehicle where all axles are attached to a single frame. This is in contrast to an articulated vehicle, which has multiple frames connected by couplings. Trucks, in general, are motor vehicles designed for carrying freight or performing special services. The first motor truck was built in 1896 by Gottlieb Daimler. Trucks are crucial for intercity freight transport in North America and Europe and dominate intracity delivery due to their direct delivery capabilities.1

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