The GM Crackerbox was an advanced truck during its 1960s heyday, characterized by its small cab and lightweight construction.

Officially, it was called the GMC F-Series, a Class 8, tilted-cabover design. But almost immediately it was dubbed the “Crackerbox” by American truckers — a nod to its uncanny resemblance to a metal ...

In 1959, the United States had very restrictive laws dealing with overall tractor-trailer length, so GMC developed a truck with a short cab that allowed for longer trailers: just 48 inches from the ...

The GMC “Crackerbox” looked like a rolling shoebox, but for a brief window in the early 1960s it represented the sharp edge ...