KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) hosted its annual National Convention and Truck Show in York, Pennsylvania, June 6-8. The event showcased an impressive 875 trucks/trailers and welcomed thousands of spectators.
“The York Expo Center provided an ideal venue for our event, allowing us to display a wide array of trucks, host vendor booths, and offer educational sessions, all within a convenient location,” said ATHS Convention Manager Courtney Cesar.
Executive Director John Gravley noted the importance of the expo.
“While the diverse display of trucks is a major highlight, the true magic lies in the ATHS reunion, where old friends reconnect and new friendships blossom, creating an irresistible pull for everyone to return year after year. We eagerly anticipate our return in 2028,” Gravely said.
The highlight of the Convention is the ATHS Awards Banquet. This year, ATHS had a bountiful number of award winners. The following individuals and companies were honored during the banquet for their involvement and consecutive years of service to the trucking industry:
Golden Achievement Award (50+ years of dedication):
Charles Oliver Brown of Westminster, S.C.
Jim Eisenhard of Macungie, Penn.
Mark Henderson of Weedsport, N.Y.
Paul Kauffman of Belleville, Penn.
Maxwell Keough of Logan, Utah; formerly Sydney, Australia.
Larry Martin of Reinholds, Penn.
Dan Melone of Andover, Mass.
Billy Parker of Norwood, N.C.
Lenny Wild of Newton, Kan.
ATHS Historian Award:
Don Arnauckas of Oakville, Conn.
Dick Callaway of Tryon, N.C.
ATHS Distinguished Service Award:
Henry Fowler of Mechanicsville, Md.
Carolyn Vannatta of Leonardtown, Md.
Museum Recognition:
George Kirkham, Kirkham International Truck Museum of Alberta, Canada.
50-Year Company Award:
Parker’s Garage of Gig Harbor, Wash.
75-Year Company Award:
Makovsky Brothers of Whitehill, Penn.
Additionally, the 2024 ATHS scholarship winners were announced. The outstanding students have made significant impacts in their communities and schools. Winners include:
George Schroyer Memorial Scholarships:
Cash McCord (Tipton, IN), son of ATHS member Shaun McCord.
Deo Read IV (Red Hook, NY), son of ATHS member Deo Wilson Read III.
The Cummins Scholarship went to John Goodfellow (Lyman, S.C.), grandson of ATHS lifetime member Marty Glomb.
The Lewis Semple Clarke Educational Fund recipient is Anna Rhodus, of Shawnee, Kan., granddaughter of ATHS member Leo Rieke.
The American Trucking and Industry Hall of Fame revealed its 2024 inductees, who will be honored at an induction ceremony on October 23, 2024, at the ATHS office in Kansas City, Mo. They include:
- Robert Young, ABF;
- John Ruan, Ruan Transportation;
- Marvin Rush, Rush Enterprises; and
- Fred Jones, ThermoKing.
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