Preserving the history of the American truck, the trucking industry, and it's pioneers.
Join us for the 2025 National Convention & Truck Show in Madison, Wisconsin — June 5-7, 2025. It's "more than just a truck show!"
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The ATHS Collections Gallery contains nearly 50,000 prints and is vital in showing the history of the motor truck industry.
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Each year, the American Truck Historical Society recognizes outstanding students who intend to further their education at an accredited college or university or a certified vocational or technical school.
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The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) welcomed around 5,000 trucking enthusiasts to its National Convention & Truck Show in Madison, Wis., June 5–7.
“The Madison show was everything ATHS stands for,” said Peter Wild, 2025 convention chair from Newton, Kan. “With 870 beautifully preserved trucks and trailers, hands-on demonstrations and learning sessions, trucking history came alive. Best of all, we swapped stories with friends old and new from around the globe.”
“The Alliant Energy Center was the perfect one-stop venue,” added Courtney Cesar, ATHS convention manager. “Having show trucks, vendors, learning sessions, and events, under one roof—and within walking distance of hotels—made the event seamless for attendees.”
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) will showcase approximately 1,000 historic and modern trucks and trailers of all shapes and sizes at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2025 ATHS National Convention & Truck Show will be held June 5–7 and is open to truck enthusiasts, industry professionals and the public.
“This event is a great time for everyone of all ages,” said Peter Wild, ATHS Convention Committee chair. “You’ll see trucks from all over the country, some dating back to the 1910s. There’s a reason people come for the trucks and stay for the people—it becomes a big family reunion.”
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) is proud to announce that its flagship publication, Wheels of Time magazine, has received a 2025 Communicator Award of Distinction in the Print Content – Association category.
“This recognition means a lot to our small editorial team,” said Darin Burt, publications and social media manager at ATHS. “Every issue of Wheels of Time is created to reflect the history of the trucking industry and the people who care about it. Our members aren’t just readers — they’re the reason these stories exist, and the reason they’re worth telling. That connection is what drives everything we do.”
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