History
Peterbilt, C.R. England and Groendyke Transport Founders Named to Trucking Hall of Fame
The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) will honor the founders of Peterbilt, C.R. England and Groendyke Transport during its 2026 Hall of Fame...
How Old Semi-Truck Engines Are Repurposed Beyond the Highway
Retiring a semi-truck doesn't always mean retiring its engine. Older diesel engines can remain valuable long after the trucks they powered have been...
The Trucking Traditions That Have Survived for Generations
Trucking has changed considerably over the past century, but some of its longest-running traditions have held on. There are still competitions where professional...
How Specialized Truck Trailers Changed the Way America Moves Freight
In 1899, Cleveland automaker Alexander Winton developed a vehicle hauler that could transport one finished automobile to a customer without adding mileage to...
How Truck Drivers Helped Build America’s Biggest Landmarks
America’s best-known landmarks are remembered for their architecture and engineering, but building them also required an enormous amount of material to reach the...
The Evolution of Communication and Navigation in American Trucking
A truck cab in the 1980s could contain nearly everything needed to cover thousands of miles, but very little of it was connected....
How the Modern Truck Sleeper Grew from a Bunk into a Living Space
A modern sleeper can provide standing room, a full-size mattress, cabinets, a refrigerator, space for a microwave, a table and heating or cooling...
You Never Forget Your First Truck”: Drivers Share the Rigs That Started It All
Ask a truck driver about their first truck, and you'll usually get much more than a make and model. You'll hear stories about...
How America’s Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today
Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, but much of that history could have...
How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions
Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry's most respected events:...
