This study of the early years of road haulage by motorized vehicles in Britain offers an overview of the whole industry from before the time of World War I. Topics covered include individual firms, their competitive environment and financial fortunes; the study of competition between the vehicle and the horse, between petrol and steam, between petrol and diesel, between roads and railways; wage rates and equipment; social effects and road networks amongst others.
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This study of the early years of road haulage by motorized vehicles in Britain offers an overview of the whole industry from before the time of World War I. Topics covered include individual firms, their competitive environment and financial fortunes; the study of competition between the vehicle and the horse, between petrol and steam, between petrol and diesel, between roads and railways; wage rates and equipment; social effects and road networks amongst others.
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