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First Trucker: Hansom Cab

The first trucker in recorded history was a man named Hansom Cab. Born in 1803 in the United Kingdom, Cab was a prolific inventor and engineer who is best known for his development of the hansom cab, a horse-drawn taxi that was widely used in urban areas throughout the 19th century. In the early 1800s, Cab saw an opportunity to improve transportation in the cities, which were growing rapidly and facing increased traffic congestion. He realized that the traditional horse-drawn carriages of the time were too slow and cumbersome to keep up with the demands of the growing population, and he set out to design a more efficient mode of transportation. After several years of experimentation and testing, Cab finally came up with a design for the hansom cab, which was a two-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage that was small and maneuverable, making it perfect for navigating the busy streets of the city. The hansom cab was also equipped with a low center of gravity, which made it less likel