Many people contributed to the development of mail delivery vehicles over the years during the history of mail delivery, including:
- The first specialized carriages: These were used in the Netherlands in the 16th century.
- Steam motor carriages: These were introduced in the UK in the 19th century and could carry multiple bags.
- Electric battery vans: These were used in the US in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Gasoline-powered trucks: These became the standard for mail delivery and have undergone improvements over time to suit the needs of mail delivery.
Various automobile companies, designers, engineers, and inventors contributed to the development of mail trucks.
