The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) recently hosted its 2025 National Convention & Truck Show, attracting approximately 5,000 trucking enthusiasts to Madison, Wisconsin, from June 5–7. The event celebrated the history of trucking with awards, scholarships, and captivating demonstrations.
“The Madison show was everything ATHS stands for,” said Peter Wild, the 2025 Convention Chair from Newton, Kansas. “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.”
Held at the Alliant Energy Center, the convention offered an all-in-one venue for attendees. “The Alliant Energy Center was the perfect one-stop venue,” said 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.”
Golden Achievement Awards
During the awards banquet, ATHS honored truckers with its prestigious Golden Achievement Awards, which celebrate over 50 years of dedication to the trucking industry. This year’s recipients included:
- Louis Binder – Morris, Illinois
- Dennis Chapman – Diamond Bar, California
- Robert Charney – Surprise, Arizona
- Dave Everett – Columbus, Nebraska
- Steve Haberland – Cody, Wyoming
- Stroud Hollinshead – West Fargo, North Dakota
- Bill Harris – Olathe, Kansas
- Chris Schatz – Worland, Wyoming
- Todd Spencer – Oak Grove, Missouri
Scholarship Awardees
Several scholarships were also presented during the event, supporting future leaders in trucking and related fields.
George Schroyer Memorial Scholarships (funded by ATHS members):
- Rabeka Liberto (Kansasville, Wisconsin) – Child of ATHS member Steven Liberto
- Lucas Massei (Brooklyn, Wisconsin) – Child of ATHS member Marco Massei
Cummins Scholarship:
- Lily Stackpole (Cushing, Maine) – Grandchild of ATHS member Robert Stackpole
Lewis Semple Clarke Educational Fund (funded by The Autocar Co. and ATHS Autocar Division):
- Arantza Montserrat (Birmingham, Alabama) – Child of Autocar employee Juan Antonio Rivero Camacho
Hall of Fame Inductees
ATHS also revealed the 2025 inductees to its Hall of Fame, who will be honored on October 22 at its Kansas City, Missouri headquarters. The inductees are:
- Roy Carver, Bandag
- Lewis Semple Clarke, Autocar
- Joseph Morten, Great West Casualty Insurance
“We’re deeply grateful to the volunteers and sponsors who make the National Convention & Truck Show possible,” said John Gravley, ATHS Executive Director.
This year’s ATHS Convention embodied the spirit of trucking history, bringing together enthusiasts from around the globe to honor the past and inspire the future of the industry.
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Source: Truckers News
