130 years of trucks. 130 years of trucking
We celebrate 130 years of trucks.
Since 1896, trucks have shaped our everyday lives. But the changes over 13 decades of truck history did not happen only under the hood. The culture surrounding the truck has repeatedly reinvented itself.
Discover a collection of iconic "trucker caps" and the distinctive features of each decade, as well as the most important technical innovations from 130 years of truck history. Celebrate with us – and experience 130 years of transport history.
To 130 years of trucks
A true success story
Past. Present. Forward.
From 1896 to the present
Embark on a journey through the history of the truck. Experience 130 years of innovation.
Innovation. Forward.
30 years of Actros
Another reason to celebrate: With its premiere at IAA Commercial Vehicles 1996, the Actros — the Mercedes‑Benz Trucks flagship — has captivated drivers around the world. Time and again it sets new standards. Join us on a journey through its history.
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1 The range was determined internally under specific test conditions, after preconditioning with a 4x2 tractor unit with a total gross combination weight of 40 t at an ambient temperature of 20 °C in long‑distance operation, and may differ from the values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400.