Why is the US obsessed with trucks?

US consumers want big pickups because they’re decently practical, relatively affordable for what they can do, and they make them look cool. The only thing that might put a dent in the growth of pickups is a sustained increase in gas prices or a downturn in the economy.

Why do so many people drive pick up trucks?

A pickup is the most practical personal vehicle one can buy. It can haul heavy items, it can tow heavy trailers and it has all the luxury of a high end car so you can be comfortable on long trips or even short commutes.

Why are pickups so popular in USA?

Trucks have developed over the past decade to the point where their ride and handling are more comfortable and capable for everyday use. But another reason for the popularity of pickups is fuel economy; auto makers have worked hard to make big trucks approach the efficiency of other SUVs and even larger cars.

What percentage of Americans own a pickup truck?

Pickup trucks accounted for 20.57 percent of all vehicles in operation and SUVs 11.42 percent, according to analysis by Experian Automotive. The data can be found in Experian Automotive’s AutoCount Vehicles in Operation database.

Where are most pickup trucks sold?

Which states drive the most pickup trucks?

• Wyoming has largest share of pickup trucks, over twice the national average.
• New Jersey has the lowest share of truck owners, with half the national average.
• Texas has highest volume of truck sales, yet ranks 20th in share of trucks.

Why do truck drivers love their trucks?

According to Edwards, the answer is counterintuitive. Truck drivers use their trucks very much like other car owners: for commuting to and from work, presumably alone. The thing that most distinguishes truck owners from those of other vehicles is their sheer love of driving.

How often do truck drivers use their vehicles?

“The highest indexed use among truck owners is pleasure driving,” says Edwards. Truck drivers use their vehicles this way fully twice as often as the industry average. “This is the freedom that trucks offer,” says Edwards.

Are pickup trucks the most popular vehicle in America?

The most popular vehicles in America may be the greatest examples of overcompensation ever invented. This is the golden age of full-size pickup trucks. Because the market demands it, and because the market is enormous and extremely profitable, the latest breed of pickup trucks is comfortable, commodious, potent, and dare I say luxurious.

Why are trucks so important to the economy?

Because of their importance to the economy, trucks are sort of a protected class of vehicles. As emissions regulations stiffened on cars during the Seventies, trucks were held to laxer standards.