land transportation

first road vehicle

300

two wheeled carts with the wheels curved from large stone into rough disks shape

first transporation

300

Our history first documented transportation of goods carried by people across long roads and bridges during the prehistoric development of central america

first four wheeled carriages

Feb 9, 1100

It wasn't until the end of the 12th century that four-wheeled horse drawn carriages were developed and operated but it was only the rich and the privileged were able to afford such luxury

licensed stagecoaches

Feb 9, 1700

During the 18th century operation of licensed stagecoaches and omnibuses spread throughout Europe particularly in Paris and England.

creation of prairie schooner and Conestoga wagon.

Feb 9, 1701

It didn't take long until demands extended to the United States which led to the creation of prairie schooner and Conestoga wagon. These were able to transport not only goods but also people across terrain, and mountains.

development of trains

Feb 9, 1800

Towards the second half of the 19th century the development of trains as a majority form of transportation of both people and goods were used throughout United States.

Railroad services

Feb 9, 1800

Railroad services were able to provide service from most major cities to the most isolated country sites and farms.

first car

Feb 9, 1807

François Isaac de Rivaz designed the first car powered by an internal combustion engine fueled by hydrogen.

First gas powered car

Jan 29, 1886

Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.”

world war 1

Jul 28, 1914

However, it was until after World War I, that car, buses, trucks came into use and exceeded the importance railroads services.