Trucks of all sizes play are vital to the fucntion of today's urban centers -- even for those, such as Dusseldorf, Germany, that trace their beginnings back to the Middle Ages. Here's a look at some of the many truck types key to keeping a modern city up and running.

Mercedes Benz dug up a rare treat from its long history in the van market for the rollout of its new Sprinter model in Dusseldorf, Germany, this week: two 1962 versions of its L319 van -- one of the very first purpose-built commercial van platforms in the world, designed to carry cargo as well as passengers. 

One of the main thrusts of fleet software and telematic system going forward is to create true “real time” delivery of data regarding engine speed, braking events, etc. – including making such information more widely available on a range of electronic devices, especially commercial-grade hand held devices.