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Learn which old trucking collectibles attract attention, what can affect their value, and how to research and preserve trucking memorabilia
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 17, 2026
7 min read

Old Trucking Memorabilia Could Be More Collectible Than You Think

Old trucking gear has a life beyond the closet or garage. Belt...

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See how truck sleepers evolved from basic bunk compartments into modern spaces with standing room, storage, appliances and independent climate control.
  • Dane Fullow
  • Posted by Dane Fullow
September 16, 2026
11 min read

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...

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Truck-driving songs became some of country music's biggest hits, from Terry Fell's "Truck Driving Man" to Dick Curless' "A Tombstone Every Mile" and C.W. McCall's "Convoy."
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 14, 2026
7 min read

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...

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Museums, archives, and collectors across the United States are preserving historic commercial trucks, manufacturer records, and the history of the trucking industry.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
August 7, 2026
5 min read

How America's Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today

Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of...

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Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 16, 2026
5 min read

How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking's Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the...

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Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 15, 2026
6 min read

Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s...

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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.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 6, 2026
4 min read

ATHS Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class

The American Trucking Historical Society (ATHS) has announced the 2026 inductees into...

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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.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
July 1, 2026
6 min read

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

Most truck drivers spend more time looking through a windshield than walking...

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A VIP NASCAR ticket raffle is adding excitement to the final days of the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in Springfield, Missouri.
  • admin
  • Posted by admin
June 4, 2026
3 min read

NASCAR Giveaway Adds Extra Excitement to Final Days of ATHS Convention

There are already plenty for truck enthusiasts to see in Springfield this...

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ATHS announced a NASCAR VIP ticket fundraiser supporting trucking history preservation efforts and the organization’s Building Maintenance Campaign.
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May 28, 2026
3 min read

ATHS Announces NASCAR VIP Ticket Fundraiser Supporting Trucking History Efforts

The American Truck Historical Society is holding a fundraising raffle that gives...

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