870 historic trucks pack Madison as ATHS hosts 2025 National Convention & Truck Show

The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) welcomed around 5,000 trucking enthusiasts to its National Convention & Truck Show in Madison, Wis., June 5–7.

“The Madison show was everything ATHS stands for,” said Peter Wild, 2025 convention chair from Newton, Kan. “With 870 beautifully preserved trucks and trailers, hands-on demonstrations and learning sessions, trucking history came alive. Best of all, we swapped stories with friends old and new from around the globe.”

“The Alliant Energy Center was the perfect one-stop venue,” added Courtney Cesar, ATHS convention manager. “Having show trucks, vendors, learning sessions, and events, under one roof—and within walking distance of hotels—made the event seamless for attendees.”

Awards Banquet highlights

At the annual Awards Banquet, ATHS presented Golden Achievement Awards (50-plus years of dedication) to:

• Louis Binder – Morris, Ill.
• Dennis Chapman – Diamond Bar, Calif.
• Robert Charney – Surprise, Ariz.
• Dave Everett – Columbus, Neb.
• Steve Haberland – Cody, Wyo.
• Stroud Hollinshead – West Fargo, N.D.
• Bill Harris –Olathe, Kan.
• Chris Schatz – Worland, Wyo.
• Todd Spencer – Oak Grove, Mo.
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2025 Scholarship recipients

• George Schroyer Memorial Scholarships (funded by ATHS members)
• Rabeka Liberto, Kansasville, Wis. — child of ATHS member Steven Liberto
• Lucas Massei, Brooklyn, Wis. — child of ATHS member Marco Massei

Cummins Scholarship

• Lily Stackpole, Cushing, Maine — grandchild of ATHS member Robert Stackpole
• Lewis Semple Clarke Educational Fund (funded by The Autocar Co. & ATHS Autocar Division)
• Arantza Montserrat, Birmingham, Ala. — child of Autocar employee Juan Antonio Rivero Camacho

American Trucking & Industry Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees, to be honored Oct. 22, 2025, at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Mo.:

• Roy Carver, Bandag
• Lewis Semple Clarke, Autocar
• Joseph Morten, Great West Casualty Insurance

“We’re deeply grateful to the volunteers and sponsors who make the National Convention & Truck Show possible,” said Executive Director John Gravley.