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On the Roadby Jim ParkSeptember 8, 2014

The Little Engine That Did

Fans of old engines and machinery would have been thrilled to find this working, 95-year-old engine on display at the the 40th anniversary celebrations of Cummins Jamestown, N.Y.. assembly plant. It's believed to have been among the first engines ever produced by the Cummins Engine Co., hand-built by Clessie Cummins himself. Jim Park has more in his "On the Road" blog.

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All That's Truckingby Tom BergAugust 14, 2014

Meeting a Walking Oshkosh History Museum

Senior Editor Tom Berg guest-writes the All That's Trucking blog with a story of an interesting character he met recently while on assignment.

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NewsMarch 27, 2014

Peterbilt's 75th Anniversary Tour of U.S., Canada Begins April 1

Peterbilt's anniversary display trailer contains history of the brand and samples of current products. The tour will run into November.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergJanuary 24, 2014

Cold in Roanoke, a Shiny Overnite Rig, and a Volunteer Named Wizzy. How About That?

Piggyback and container trains were running on an O-gauge model railroad, and little big rigs were backed into loading docks, just like in the real world.

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All That's Truckingby Tom BergNovember 21, 2013

Sad Work: Delivering the News of JFK’s Assassination

What were you doing 50 years ago, when you heard that JFK had been assassinated? If you’re age 55 or older, you probably remember that moment clearly, sociologists say. Senior Editor Tom Berg, who’s now 70, recalls how news of the event directly affected his part-time truck-driving job.

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Videosby StaffMay 24, 2013

TCA 75th Anniversary

If you like trucking history, check out the Truckload Carriers Association's 75th anniversary video.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

Kenworth Celebrates 90th Anniversary in 2013

Kenworth Truck Company is celebrating its milestone 90th anniversary during 2013.

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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeOctober 16, 2012

Mack Bulldog Hood Ornament Turns 80

The iconic Mack Bulldog hood ornament recently celebrated its 80th birthday -- that's about 560 in dog years

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2006

The Interstate Highway System at 50

A look back at the rough and tumble history of America's remarkable Interstate System.

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