The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) welcomed four trailblazing pioneers into the 2024 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame on Oct. 23 at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
The new Hall of Fame inductees include:
1. Robert A. Young Jr., ABF (acceptance by Judy McReynolds, President and CEO of ArcBest)
2. John Ruan, Ruan Transportation (acceptance by Chief Operating Officer Jeff Harpole and team)
3. Marvin Rush, Rush Enterprises (acceptance by CEO Rusty Rush, family, and team)
4. Frederick McKinley Jones, Thermo King (acceptance by CEO Mike Kahn and team)
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) invites trucking enthusiasts and the public to the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 23, as ATHS honors four trailblazing pioneers who have significantly impacted the transportation industry.
This year's inductees are:
1. Robert Young, ABF
2. John Ruan, Ruan Transportation
3. Marvin Rush, Rush Enterprises
4. Frederick McKinley Jones, Thermo King
Event Details:
• What: American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• When: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m.
• Where: American Truck Historical Society, 10380 N. Ambassador Dr., Kansas City, Missouri 64153
• Why: To honor individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the transportation industry
The American Truck Historical Society announced its two George Schroyer Memorial Scholarship recipients, the Cummins Scholarship recipient, and the Lewis Semple Clark Educational Fund winner at its ATHS Awards Banquet in June.
“ATHS is committed to empowering the youth who will shape the future of the trucking industry, and we encourage them to preserve its rich history,” said John Gravley, ATHS executive director.
Congratulations to the following students who will be furthering their education this fall:
The American Truck Historical Society will honor four trailblazing pioneers with their induction into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame on Wednesday, October 23.
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) announces John Gravley of Leawood, Kan. as its Executive Director.
The American Truck Historical Society elected David Schnautz of LaPorte, Texas as
its president for a two-year term beginning June 7, 2024.
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) announced a new Executive Director, John Gravley of Leawood, Kan., and installed its 2024-25 officers at the 2024 National Convention & Truck Show in York, Penn. Following are the officers elected and members of the 2024-2025 ATHS Board of Directors:
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) proudly hosted its annual National Convention and Truck Show in York, Pennsylvania, June 6-8. The event showcased an impressive 875 trucks/trailers and welcomed thousands of spectators. "The York Expo Center provided an ideal venue for our event, allowing us to display a wide array of trucks, host vendor booths, and offer educational sessions, all within a convenient location," said ATHS Convention Manager Courtney Cesar.
The 2024 ATHS National Convention & Truck Show invites truck enthusiasts and families to York, Pennsylvania, from June 6-8, promising an unforgettable experience.
WHAT: The ATHS National Convention & Truck Show
WHEN: Open to the public June 6-8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fox4KC visits ATHS and gives a quick tour of the facility and exhibits, and interviews Brad Patterson of the ATHS staff.
Congratulations to the six titans of the trucking world who were inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame on October 25.
The American Truck Historical Society announced its two George Schroyer Memorial Scholarship recipients and the Cummins Scholarship recipient at its ATHS Awards Banquet in June. Congratulations to the following:
ATIL Hall of Fame Chair Tom Mullen (Linesville, PA) announced at the ATHS Awards Banquet that the following pioneers would be honored during an induction ceremony at the ATHS home office in Kansas City, Missouri on October 25, 2023.
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted its annual National Convention and Truck Show in Reno, Nevada, June 8-10. “There were 837 trucks displayed at the Grand Sierra Resort
over the three-day event. And ATHS welcomed around 7,000 spectators,” reported ATHS Convention Manager Lea Ann Reed.
Reno, Nevada will be bustling in just two weeks with more than 800 trucks arriving for the ATHS National Convention & Truck Show.
The American Truck Historical Society will host its National Convention & Truck Show in Reno, Nevada from June 8-10, 2023. Spectators can expect to see hundreds of historic trucks of all shapes and sizes on display at the Grand Resort Hotel & Casino, 2500 E 2nd St., Reno, Nevada.
The American Truck Historical Society has appointed Amy Boerger as a member of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Advisory Committee.
Register now for the 2023 ATHS National Convention & Truck Show in Reno, Nevada, June 8-10. The Early Bird deadline is March 31, but ATHS welcomes all who want to attend and will take registrations onsite. “The $10 savings per registrant is beneficial when a family attends the Convention & Truck Show. Don’t forget 12 and under are free!” said Executive Director Laurence Gration.
The American Truck Historical Society is busy preparing for its biggest event of the year – the National Convention & Truck Show! The 2023 event is June 8-10 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
The American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame celebrated its annual induction ceremony recently at the home office of the American Truck Historical Society in Kansas City, Missouri. Honorees included Leland James, founder of Freightliner Trucks; Earl and Lillian Congdon, founders of Old Dominion Freight Line; and Bill and Carolyn Moon, founders of the Iowa 80 Group.
