Four pioneers inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame at American Truck Historical Society

The American Truck Historical Society hosted the 2025 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 22 at its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Thank you to all who attended and celebrated these pioneers with us, and especially to the representatives from each company who accepted on their behalf,” said John Gravley, executive director of the American Truck Historical Society.

Serving as emcee for the event, Stu MacKay, senior advisor to the Hall of Fame, shared personal anecdotes about the inductees, offering attendees a meaningful glimpse into their contributions to the trucking industry.

“The Hall of Fame isn’t just about celebrating companies—it’s about the people whose ideas and determination shaped the entire industry,” said Tom Mullen, chair of the Hall of Fame. “Their stories remind us that trucking’s strength comes from individuals who never stopped pushing boundaries.”

This year’s inductees were honored as part of the 2025 Hall of Fame:

• Roy Carver (founder of Bandag, Inc.) — Accepted by Brian Douglas, vice president of retread solutions at Bridgestone, which acquired Bandag in 2007.
• Louis Semple Clarke (co-founder of The Autocar Company) — Accepted by Sydney Higgs, marketing manager, and Greg Leupold, regional business manager – refuse, at Autocar Trucks.
• Joseph A. Morten and Joseph W. Morten (founders of Great West Casualty Company) — Accepted by Randy Oligmueller, president of Joe Morten & Son, Inc. Joe Morten & Son helped establish Great West Casualty Company, which manages underwriting and claims operations, while Joe Morten & Son continues to serve trucking companies with insurance products and services.

Since its inception, the Hall of Fame has honored individuals and organizations who have shaped the trucking industry. Previous inductees include:

2024

• Robert A. Young Jr., ABF Freight
• John Ruan, Ruan
• Marvin Rush, Rush Enterprises
• Frederick McKinley Jones, Thermo King

2023

• Ted Rodgers, American Trucking Associations
• Frank Seiberling, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
• Harry Kent and Edgar Worthington, Kenworth
• Al and Don Schneider, Schneider National Inc

2022

• Earl & Lillian Congdon, Old Dominion Freight Line
• Leland James, Freightliner
• Bill & Carolyn Moon, Iowa 80 Group

2021

• Clessie Lyle Cummins, Cummins
• Jack and Augustus Mack, Mack Trucks, Inc.
• Dave Nemo, RadioNemo, Sirius XM Road Dog Trucking
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

“These inductees represent the spirit of innovation and determination that built trucking into the backbone of America,” said John Gravley, ATHS Executive Director.

Autocar Trucks is the proud of the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The ATIL Hall of Fame is made possible with funding from ATHS Visionary Partners: Cummins, Daimler Truck North America and Mack Trucks; and Hall of Fame Participating Partners: OOIDA, Walmart Transportation and Women in Trucking.