trucking history
Old Trucking Memorabilia Could Be More Collectible Than You Think
Old trucking gear has a life beyond the closet or garage. Belt buckles, patches, safe-driving awards, company hats, promotional model trucks, and other...
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...
The Classic Country Hits That Tell the Stories of America’s Truck Drivers
Before trucking became a familiar subject in movies and television, it had already found a home in country music. Songwriters were telling stories...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
