About This Stamp
This Trucking Industry stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the rise of the trucking industry in the United States. Following the improvements of the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine, and the increase of usage during the First World War, the first modern trucks hit the roads of America. This stamp features an image of a truck with a farm and city landscape in the background.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: October 27, 1953
First Day of Issue Location: TBA