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In Times of Conflict, Trucks Are America's 'Secret Weapon'
“The best way to say it is that in a wartime environment, trucks are the secret weapon no one talks about. They are warehouses on wheels and can take supplies anywhere.”That is the view of retired Lt. Gen. William G. Pagonis, who led the logistics charge in the 1991 Gulf War.In an interview with Transport Topics, Pagonis, who is now executive vice president of logistics for Sears, Roebuck and Co. in Chicago, explained the vital role trucks will play in any U.S. invasion overseas.For the full story, see the Sept. 24 print edition of Transport Topics. Subscribe today.