Truck enthusiasts wanted to help children's book writer with truck info

I am currently writing a children's book and need some basic info on the most popular American trucks dating from around the mid 1980's up to present day – I mainly need to know about truck manufacturers and models that would have been used for short distance deliveries (not long trailer long haul types).

I'm interested in models that would have been used for: furniture delivery; garden supplies/plant delivery; food delivery (both chiller and non chiller types) and general deliveries for small to medium size businesses.

Any help and suggestions will be most appreciated.

 

Yes, that looks like that type could be one of them. Can you suggest makes and models that would have been popular between the mid 80's - around 2000?

I need about 4 or 5 different truck models and styles. Ideally at least one that's a bit bigger than the one shown in your pic - ie one that would have been used by companies for delivering furniture/house moving work.

Many thanks for your help - most appreciated

 

That looks really cute, but my story is based around present time with some trucks that are between 10-30 years old. Were the White trucks an actual manufacturer's name or a terminology?

If you can suggest some interesting looking models that would be most helpful - ones that would make good characters. I've become somewhat overwhelmed and confused trying to look through all the second hand truck sites.

Many thanks

 

Great thanks - I'll check that one out.

 

Awesome! I'm off to check them all out. Many thanks for all your help