American Truck Historical Society

Since 1971, the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) has been on a mission to preserve the rich history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. In our early days, we merged with the United States Truck Historical Society to create a stronger, unified ATHS. This merger was quickly followed by official recognition from the American Trucking Association, cementing our role as the lead

ing authority in trucking history. Our first headquarters was in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, where we started with a simple newsletter that blossomed into our beloved magazine, Wheels of Time, in 1980. Under the leadership of Mr. Harris Saunders, Sr. (of Saunders Truck Leasing) in 1977, we moved our base to Birmingham, Alabama, and welcomed Mrs. James to manage our growing library, archives, and membership. In the early 2000s, we made another strategic move, relocating our headquarters to Kansas City, Missouri, to be more centrally located for our members across the United States. Every year since 1972, we've hosted an annual convention, and since 1980, this event has featured an antique truck show that's open to the public. What started with just 23 trucks has now grown into a spectacular showcase with over 1,000 vehicles, including fire apparatus, buses, RVs, military vehicles, and special interest vehicles. Today, ATHS has a global reach, with members in 23 countries and all 50 U.S. We also encourage the formation of local chapters, creating a vibrant community of truck enthusiasts dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of the trucking industry. Join us as we honor the past and drive into the future!