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Presented by Tim Wright
Explore the origins of the Oshkosh Truck Company and how it became a pioneering force in vehicle innovation. Hear from Chad Stamps, great-grandson of William Besserdich—the inventor of the Four Wheel Drive—as he shares stories and insights into the company’s formative years and lasting legacy. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Erich Reiselt
Dive into the often controversial world of truck frame modifications with a practical, professional look at what works—and what doesn’t. Using real frame samples, this session explores the right, wrong, and questionable methods of lengthening and shortening frames through welding and bolting. Learn the do’s and don’ts, dispel the myths, and gain a better understanding of this critical and often misunderstood aspect of truck restoration and repair. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tom Clark
Take a deep dive into over a century of engine innovation with this detailed look at International Harvester and Navistar’s engine legacy. From early stationary engines to today’s advanced S-13, this session covers engines for trucks, tractors, boats, and more. Learn about engines built in-house and those sourced from industry names like Cummins, Rolls Royce, and Nissan, as well as major collaborations with Ford and Perkins. Highlights include the iconic DT-466, international engine production, and experimental gas turbine projects. threats. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tim Wright
Join historian and collector Tim Wright for an engaging look into Oshkosh Truck’s critical role during World War II. Learn how the company adapted its
production to support the war effort, including the development of the powerful W-Series snowplow trucks. Discover how these vehicles helped military bases and airfields in harsh winter climates stay operational and ready to respond to threats. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tom Clark
Explore over a century of innovation in this comprehensive look at International Trucks. From early motorized buggies to today’s advanced LT highway tractors, this presentation traces the company’s evolution through groundbreaking models and technologies. Highlights include the 1928 Six-Speed Special, the 1957 crew cab, severe-duty trucks that built the Hoover Dam, military contributions during WWII, and off-road giants of the oil fields. Don’t miss this fascinating journey through International’s global legacy in truck manufacturing. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Rocco Chianelli
Unpack the origins of horsepower and explore how both horsepower and torque apply specifically to truck engines. This session simplifies these often-misunderstood concepts, showing how dramatic performance gains have been achieved with minimal engine changes. Attendees will leave with a clear, practical understanding of how torque and horsepower work—and why they matter. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Erich Reiselt
Learn how to identify, source, and modify vintage wheels and tires—plus explore modern upgrade options. This session covers what’s safe, common, and best avoided, including proper wheel anatomy and tire mounting techniques. Whether you’re aiming for an authentic vintage look or a modern twist, you’ll
get practical advice on keeping your old truck safely on the road and within budget.. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tony Martin
Gain hands-on knowledge of cam and wedge brake systems through step-by-step disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and adjustment. This session breaks down the components and processes in simple terms to help demystify airbrake mechanics. Whether you’re a hands-on owner or just want to make more informed decisions, you’ll walk away with greater confidence and a clearer understanding of how your truck’s braking system works.
Presented by Brian Blaylock
This session offers an overview of the operation and capabilities of oilfield winch trucks. Attendees will learn how these specialized vehicles are used to move various types of equipment essential to crude oil and natural gas production. The demonstration will highlight the critical role winch trucks play in transporting, positioning, and securing heavy machinery in the field. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tony Martin
Dive into the fundamentals of Roadranger twin countershaft transmissions. This session explores core design principles, compares model variations, and offers practical troubleshooting tips. Learn cost-effective maintenance and repair strategies to keep your transmission running smoothly without draining your budget. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tim Wright
Explore the origins of the Four Wheel Drive Company and how it became a pioneering force in vehicle innovation. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Steve Rosemond
An early advertisement for Corbitt Motor Trucks touted their ability to "Master Every Hauling Challenge," and they lived up to that claim. Founded in 1899 in Henderson, North Carolina, Corbitt started with buggies before moving into automobiles and, eventually, heavy-duty trucks built to tackle the toughest jobs. By the 1920s, Corbitt trucks were a trusted choice for logging, freight, and construction. But their toughest test came during World War II, when they built the Model 50SD6, a 6x6 military transport designed to haul heavy artillery and equipment. These battlefield workhorses proved Corbitt’s reputation for strength and reliability was well-earned. Even though Corbitt ceased production in 1952, their legacy lives on with collectors and trucking history enthusiasts. Whether on job sites, highways, or battlefields, Corbitt trucks were built to get the job done. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Erich Reiselt
Restoring a truck is more than just a mechanical project—it’s a journey of discovery, problem-solving, and bringing history back to life. Whether it’s tracking down hard-to-find parts, reviving an engine that hasn’t turned over in decades, or making tough choices about what to restore and what to leave as-is, every project tells a story. Learn from ATHS member Erich Reiselt about how to plan, avoid common pitfalls, and get your truck on the road without getting stuck in endless garage time. If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing an old truck back to life, this is where you start. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Erich Reiselt
Restoring a truck is more than just a mechanical project—it’s a journey of discovery, problem-solving, and bringing history back to life. Whether it’s tracking down hard-to-find parts, reviving an engine that hasn’t turned over in decades, or making tough choices about what to restore and what to leave as-is, every project tells a story. Learn from ATHS member Erich Reiselt about how to plan, avoid common pitfalls, and get your truck on the road without getting stuck in endless garage time. If you’ve ever dreamed of bringing an old truck back to life, this is where you start. Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Tony Martin
Get ready to dive into the mechanics and mastery of air brakes in this dynamic speaker session! Join us as we unravel the principles behind these essential braking systems, from their inception to their modern-day applications. Led by industry experts, this session will cover everything from the fundamentals of air brake operation to best practices for maintenance and troubleshooting. But that's not all – brace yourself for an exhilarating hands-on demonstration, where you'll witness the power of air brakes in action and gain valuable insights into their performance and reliability. We can’t wait to see you there! Come for the trucks, stay for the people! Join ATHS Today!
Presented by Stacy Thomas
As a highly perishable product, milk has always required expedited transportation from farm to processor. From horse and wagon to the modern insulated tankers, we’ll look at how milk gets from ‘moo to you’ over the years.
Presented by Tim Wright
Learn about the first four-wheel drive vehicle (Old Betsy) built by the Oshkosh Motor Truck Manufacturing Company in 1917 when it was just a fledgling. The webinar will be given by Tim Wright a historical researcher of Oshkosh Truck over the last 20 years. Tim’s knowledge was instrumental to Oshkosh Truck in 2016-2017 as the company completed a full, off the frame restoration of Old Betsy when they celebrated their 100th anniversary.
Presented by Tony Martin
Tony will lead you through an overview of air systems, the basic components, how they work, why they are necessary, and more. He will also give some tips and tricks on troubleshooting the system. Bring your questions, and Tony will do his best to answer them. Don’t miss this informative webinar on an important component of your truck.
Presented by Hugh Riehlman & Robert Dillon
Hugh Riehlman and Bob Dillion present the history of Brockway trucks. Hugh will present the history of the trucks as well as talk about how the National Brockway Truck Show in Cortland was started as well as the amazing museum there. Bob, who was an engineer with Brockway through the 300 to 700 series, will talk specifics about the trucks. This will be a great presentation on this classic truck!
Presented by Cam Lavin
After over 30 years in the old truck hobby, Cam has both seen and made many of the mistakes common to many truck hobbyists. In this webinar, he will offer advice to both those new to the hobby as well as to those who feel they are not satisfied with their current projects.
Presented by Tony Martin
See how moving livestock evolved from cowboys herding animals across the plains to colorful chrome and light-laden livestock rigs traveling from coast to coast. We’ll examine the various styles of trucks and trailers used through the years and how they adapted to fit needs and regulations. Learn what various designs were used for and how they were loaded and unloaded. Get tips on how to identify a livestock truck’s use from a picture. How many cows can that trailer hold? How do the pigs get up in that trailer? Why are you hauling them across the country? Why does that trailer have so many floors? We’ll answer those questions and more!
Presented by ATHS Staff
Come take a (virtual) drive with us as we showcase all of ATHS’s greatest achievements from 1971 to 2021.
Presented by Clayton Hoak, Craig Vogel, and Courtney Cesar
Celebrating ATHS’ 50th year preserving the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers, presenters are here to share with you the ATHS Library & Visitor Center – what’s in the collection, services on offer, and how YOU can help drive history forward.
Presented by Marty Glomb, Scott Erfuth, and Pete Loughlin
Join ATHS members Marty Glomb, Pete Loughlin, and Scott Erfurth for Project Potluck. We will hear what they have been up to on their latest restoration project. More importantly, we will take questions on all aspects of the restorations. So if you are currently working on a project, looking to start a project, or just simply want to learn about the process, join us for this interactive webinar.
Trucks being restored in this webinar are a 1976 Kenworth K100 Bicentennial, 1979 Kenworth Extended Hood W900A, and 1957 Chevrolet 5700 Model.
Presented by David Eichelbaum
We will take a look at how the K100 Cabover Models evolved and endured to become one of the most popular designs in trucking history. We’ll examine what influenced early K100 development and explore the different sub-models, production and design details, and the later VIT cab and Special Edition trucks like the VIT200 Bicentennial model.
Presented by David Eichelbaum
We will take a look at how the K100 Cabover Models evolved and endured to become one of the most popular designs in trucking history. We’ll examine what influenced early K100 development and explore the different sub-models, production and design details, and the later VIT cab and Special Edition trucks like the VIT200 Bicentennial model.
Presented by Tony Martin
An in-depth look at the extended cowl and long hood options for the models 100 and W900. We’ll discuss why they were even built, the changes they underwent through the years, and what an “extended hood KW” came to mean.
Presented by Leland Hartman, Classic Truck Modeler Magazine
Presentation on building scale models of the classic trucks. It’s a great hobby for those who love old trucks but don’t have the resources or the room for the real ones.
Presented by Todd Spencer
The history of owner-operators and OOIDA in trucking and the role they have played.
Presented by Don Scott & Leon Schumacher
Back by popular demand! See the first truck to run on biodiesel in the US and the first to run on soy biodiesel in the world. Leon recounts his experiences from 30 years ago, pioneering the use of a new fuel under research and real work conditions. Hear about the history of diesel fuel and locally produced alternatives and the importance of them in the future of trucks and the trucking industry. They will also cover performance challenges and durability impacts.
Presented by Steve Bequette & Delmar Bequette
Fact-based story of a successful early truck line. PIE left behind a rich historical base and PIE veterans remain with us today. The heart of the story will detail a thwarted merger, the acquisition and merger of West Coast Fast Freight, a complete fleet change in 1954, and the community base of employees through the changes.
Presented by Ryan Duvall
The history of truck making in the Indiana city, from its historic beginnings to the production of big trucks and International Scouts. Also, discussion on the end of its era in Fort Wayne and what Harvester Homecoming is doing to help restore that history.
Presented by Hagerty Insurance
We know there are many options out there. We know how you treat your antique vehicle, what it means to you, and the lengths you’ll go to protect it. Hagerty Insurance will review the benefits of collector vehicle insurance to help you determine the best coverage for your collector vehicles. As the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance to vintage vehicle enthusiasts, Hagerty will discuss what lengths they are going to support initiatives that help make sure the vehicles we love—and the lifestyles that revolve around them—not only survive, but thrive, well into the future.
Presented by Clayton Hoak, Craig Vogel, and Courtney Cesar
Panel discussion on the benefits of ATHS membership and what items you can find in the ATHS Library.
Presented by Marty Glomb
Back by popular demand! Join Glomb as he talks about the adventures in refinishing his amazing 1955 Kenworth Conventional. Marty will talk about the ups and downs, what to do and not do, and most of all give everyone an insight into the rebirth of his wonderful truck!
Presented by Tony Martin
Details the evolution of the Kenworth W900 from its introduction to the beginning of the W900B in 1982, chronicling the changes and available options.
Presented by Keith Baylor
A review of Clessie Cummins’ pioneering work from single cylinders to pre-war trucks.
