2022
November 3, 2022 | Founders of Freightliner Trucks, Iowa 80 Group, and Old Dominion Freight Line Inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame
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. READ MORE
October 19, 2022 | 2nd Annual ATIL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is October 26
Five pioneers from three segments of the trucking industry will be inducted into the American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the American Truck Historical Society’s home office in Kansas City on Wednesday, October 26. READ MORE
June 30, 2022 | Founders of Old Dominion, Freightliner, and Iowa 80 to be inducted into Hall of Fame
During its National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, Illinois, the American Truck Historical Society announced its inductees for The American Trucking and Industry Leader (ATIL) Hall of Fame.
ATIL Hall of Fame Chair Tom Mullen (Linesville, PA) and Vice Chair John Vannatta (Leonardtown, MD), announced at the ATHS Awards Banquet earlier this month that the following pioneers would be honored during an induction ceremony at the ATHS home office in Kansas City, Missouri on October 26, 2022. READ MORE
June 16, 2022 | ATHS National Convention and Truck Show has another great show in Springfield, Illinois
Last week, the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted its annual National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, Illinois. Over 700 trucks and more than 6,500 spectators filled the Illinois State Fairgrounds every day from June 9 to 11.
Initially concerned about the high price of diesel and the aftermath of Covid, ATHS picked correctly when they set their sights on Springfield Illinois for 2022, particularly after the government shut the convention down in 2020. READ MORE
MAY 26, 2022 | National Convention and Truck Show features celebrity meet and greet, silent auction, and learning sessions
The American Truck Historical Society is hosting the National Convention & Truck Show in Springfield, Illinois at the State Fairgrounds in a few weeks — June 9-11. For more information visit ATHS.org/convention. It is expected that there will be thousands of spectators attending and enjoying the hundreds of historic trucks on display. But what some may not know is that the event is much ‘more than a truck show’ not only for ATHS members but also for guests. READ MORE
MAY 11, 2022 | Cummins supports preserving trucking history
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) introduces a new opportunity for stakeholders to be active in the future and growth of the organization: Visionary Partners. ATHS welcomes Cummins Inc. as its first Visionary Partner. Cummins specializes in a broad range of products and solutions including advanced diesel, fuel agnostic, natural gas, electrified power, hydrogen fuel cell as well as related components and technology. READ MORE
APRIL 27, 2022 | National Convention and Truck Show – June 9-11 in Springfield, Illinois, MORE than just a truck show
The American Truck Historical Society kicks off its National Convention & Truck Show, on June 9-11 in Springfield, Illinois. ATHS reports that the 2022 registration numbers look good. “We are tracking ahead of 2021 numbers for both truck and attendee registrations. READ MORE