Which Levi’s denim jacket design, introduced in 1962, is commonly called the Type III?

Levi’s Type III denim jacket, introduced in 1962, is commonly called the Trucker jacket.

The Type III was a redesigned Levi’s denim jacket with a more fitted shape, pointed pocket flaps, and distinctive front pleats. Its practical construction connected it to earlier work jackets, but its sharper silhouette helped it become a major casual-fashion garment.

The name “Trucker jacket” became widely used for the style, even though the garment was not limited to truck drivers. Many brands later produced versions of the same general design, making the silhouette a lasting part of denim clothing.

The Type III is sometimes confused with earlier Levi’s jacket designs, especially the Type I and Type II. Those earlier versions had different pocket arrangements and construction details. The 1962 Type III is the design most associated with the modern Trucker jacket.