Chevy trucks evolved consistently from the 1940s until today's Chevy designs. In 1955, Chevrolet made a bold move by fitting their Task Force trucks with a V8 engine and a six-crossmember frame. It had a 114-inch wheelbase, as did the Chevrolet Cameo. At one point, Chevrolet had a larger market share than any other truck manufacturer in the U.S.

• Advance Design Trucks: Chevy trucks from the Advance Design era were produced from 1947 until 1955. These models were the first to have a horizontal grille.
• Task Force Truck Identification Guide: Here's a list of the identifying features of several Chevy Task Force models.
• A Closer Look at the 1957 Chevrolet 3100: Admire the restoration and precise details of a Chevy classic.

Dodge produced a multipurpose panel truck with 35 horsepower for the U.S. military during World War I but would not start making trucks for the public until 1924. After World War II, Dodge began to manufacture a more family-friendly pickup truck with an expanded cab that could fit three passengers. Dodge also extended the height of the bed so it could fit more cargo with the B-series and later the C-series pickups. A highlight of Dodge history was the Power Wagon, a mass-produced truck from 1946 to 1968 that municipalities used for utilities and snow removal.

• Dodge Power Wagon Evolution, 1946-68: Check out this breakdown of the changes made to each year's Dodge Power Wagon.
• The History of Dodge Trucks: Dodge trucks were first developed for World War I and have had a unique evolution from the classic models of the 1920s to the pickup trucks we see today.
• 1946 Dodge WC Pickup: Take a look at the first post-World War II Dodge pickup.

The first Ford Model TT was manufactured in 1917. Eight years later, Ford followed up with its first fully factory-built pickup, the Ford Model T Runabout. A common feature of early Ford trucks was the waterfall grille. In 1948, Ford started producing the F-Series, which would soon rank among the most popular trucks in the world.

• Development of the Ford F1 Bonus Built: The F1 filled a key gap in the market between heavy trucks and vehicles that were closer to cars than to trucks.
• Ford Pickup Trucks From the Model TT to Today: Explore the history of Ford F-Series trucks, beginning with the very first Ford trucks.
• All About the Ford Econoline Pickup: Find details about the specifications of the Ford Econoline pickup, a variant of the Econoline van.

The U.S. Army contracted with Bantam, Willys, and Ford to make light utility vehicle prototypes for military use in 1940. Even though Bantam developed the first prototype, Willys and Ford had the capacity to produce Jeeps on the large scale that the military wanted. Willys became the most successful Jeep manufacturer, producing military and later civilian Jeeps. Willys was acquired by Kaiser Motors in 1953; in 1970, Kaiser was sold to American Motors Corporation. Chrysler then bought AMC in 1987.

• Top 12 Jeep History Facts: Ford was responsible for the design of the Jeep's iconic grille.
• Jeeps in World War II: Jeeps were important utility vehicles for U.S. troops during World War II who relied on their light weight and four-wheel drive.
• The First Jeep Producers: Willys-Overland's design for Jeeps was the most successful.