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.
Read More →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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Peterbilt's anniversary display trailer contains history of the brand and samples of current products. The tour will run into November.
Read More →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.
Read More →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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If you like trucking history, check out the Truckload Carriers Association's 75th anniversary video.
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Kenworth Truck Company is celebrating its milestone 90th anniversary during 2013.
Read More →The iconic Mack Bulldog hood ornament recently celebrated its 80th birthday -- that's about 560 in dog years
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A look back at the rough and tumble history of America's remarkable Interstate System.
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