A remarkable discovery at White Sands National Park, New Mexico, reveals that prehistoric humans were hauling heavy loads dating as far back as 22,000 years ago. Scientists uncovered drag marks alongside ancient footprints, providing the earliest evidence of primitive transport methods in North America—long before the invention of the wheel.

The transport tracks highlight the long history of moving heavy loads—something Australia’s trucking industry knows well. Much like today’s road trains hauling freight across the Outback, these ancient tracks show the ingenuity of people finding ways to move essential cargo. From wooden sleds to high-powered rigs, transport has always been vital to survival and progress, proving that the need for efficient freight movement is as old as humanity itself.

Source: New Scientist