# Who Invented The Semi-Truck & When Was The First Model Sold?

> The history of the semi-truck dates back to Cleveland, Ohio, in the late 1890s — back before even the Model T had hit the road.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1891260/who-invented-semi-truck-when-first-model-sold/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6859a0aa9401a4aca61d6a62)
- **Published:** 2025-06-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #semi #model #truck #invented #sold #winton #alexander #before
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