trucking history Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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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: the ...

Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.

July 15, 2026

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Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s into the early 1980s, they hauled freight across the Interstate Highway System, ...

The American Trucking Historical Society announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, honoring Chester England, Harold C. Groendyke, and Al Peterman for their lasting contributions to the trucking industry.

July 6, 2026

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ATHS Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

The American Trucking Historical Society (ATHS) has announced the 2026 inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, recognizing three individuals ...

Visit four of the largest trucking museums in the United States and learn how these collections preserve the trucks, equipment, and stories behind the trucking industry.

July 1, 2026

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The Largest Trucking Museums in the U.S. Every Driver Should Visit

Most truck drivers spend more time looking through a windshield than walking through a museum. Freight comes first, schedules rarely slow down, and the ...

A VIP NASCAR ticket raffle is adding excitement to the final days of the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, Missouri.

June 4, 2026

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NASCAR Giveaway Adds Extra Excitement to Final Days of ATHS Convention

There are already plenty for truck enthusiasts to see in Springfield this week, but one attendee will leave with something more than photos and ...

ATHS announced a NASCAR VIP ticket fundraiser supporting trucking history preservation efforts and the organization’s Building Maintenance Campaign.

May 28, 2026

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ATHS Announces NASCAR VIP Ticket Fundraiser Supporting Trucking History Efforts

The American Truck Historical Society is holding a fundraising raffle that gives trucking and NASCAR fans a chance to win VIP tickets to the ...

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is expanding with 25,000 more square feet of space and new historic trucks for drivers to see.

April 24, 2026

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Iowa 80 Trucking Museum Expansion Adds More Space and New Historic Trucks

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum in Walcott, Iowa, is expanding with a 25,000 square foot addition, bringing total exhibit space to 121,000 square feet. ...

Springfield, Missouri, hosts the ATHS 2026 National Convention and Truck Show as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, featuring hundreds of historic trucks, educational events, and attractions.

April 2, 2026

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Historic Trucks Head to Springfield for Route 66 Centennial Celebration

Springfield, Missouri, is preparing for a major trucking event this summer as Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary. Hundreds of historic trucks will arrive ...

Celebrate the newest inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. Learn how Roy Carver, Lewis Semple Clarke, and Joseph Morten shaped trucking history and continue to inspire drivers across the country.

October 28, 2025

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ATHS Inducts Fifth Class into Trucking Hall of Fame

The American Truck Historical Society has spent more than 50 years keeping the story of trucks and trucking alive, honoring the people and innovations ...