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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 ...

July 2, 2025

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What Today’s Kids Will Never Understand About Life on the Road

Life behind the wheel has changed drastically in the last decade—and even more so over the past 20 or 30 years. At Truck Drivers ...

June 20, 2025

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Scholarship and Award Recipients Honored at ATHS Convention and Show

The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) recently hosted its 2025 National Convention & Truck Show, attracting approximately 5,000 trucking enthusiasts to Madison, Wisconsin, from ...

May 8, 2025

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Join the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show, June 5-7

Mark your calendar! The ATHS National Convention and Truck Show is just around the corner, taking place on June 5-7 at the Alliant Energy ...

April 1, 2025

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Eighth-Generation Farmer Restores 1984 Mack R Model: A Heritage Reborn in Allentown, Pennsylvania

A piece of trucking history has found a new home at the Mack Trucks Historical Museum, thanks to the remarkable efforts of Grayce Emmick, ...

March 25, 2025

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Kenworth to Discontinue W900 Models, T800W, and C500 Due to Emission Standards

Kenworth’s W900 has been one of the most legendary truck models, representing a major milestone in North American trucking history. First introduced in 1961, ...

March 6, 2025

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Celebrating the Remarkable Women Transforming Trucking

The trucking industry has long been viewed as a male-dominated field, but trailblazing women have steered its course in profound ways. These women, from ...

Legendary truck drivers like Bill Moon, Smokey Smith, and Johnny McKnight have left an unforgettable impact on America’s roads. Learn how their stories of grit, advocacy, and skill helped shape the trucking industry and continue to inspire today’s drivers.

February 21, 2025

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The Legendary Truck Drivers Who Left a Lasting Legacy on America’s Highways

In trucking, some names stand out—like legends whose stories are still told by drivers today. These aren’t just stories of fast hauls or record-breaking ...

CB handles have played a key role in shaping trucking culture, from their early use in CB radios to their lasting impact on driver identity and community. Learn about the evolution and enduring significance of these iconic trucker nicknames.

February 17, 2025

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How CB Handles Shaped Trucking Culture: A Look at the Evolution from Then to Now

For years, Citizens Band (CB) radios have been an essential communication tool in the trucking industry, with CB handles serving as the signature identity ...