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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 3, 2019

Trucking Used to Be America's Dream Job

Popular culture once celebrated trucking as America's "Dream Job." But with truck drivers now the most common job in the country, it's no longer a celebrated occupation. Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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ArticlesApril 4, 2019

The Colorful 100-Year History of Cummins

Cummins has turned 100 years old this year, a rarity in any industry, and a journey back through its ten decades reveals a colorful history.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2019

Schneider Celebrates Half Century of its Bulk Division

In 2019, Schneider is commemorating the 50th anniversary milestone of its Bulk division’s, which began in 1969 when the company acquired Kampo Transit.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 5, 2018

ArcBest: 95 Years and Counting [Photos]

ArcBest is celebrating its 95th anniversary. From its roots in less-than-truckload delivery, the company has transformed into a full-scale provider of end-to-end supply chain services. These photos offer highlights of its transformation, starting when it was formed in 1923 as OK Transfer & Storage Company.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2018

Volvo Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden [Photos]

The Volvo Museum in Gothenburg Sweden houses some of the company's classic models, showing the long history of the Swedish car and truck maker.

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergMay 30, 2018

Talbert Shows Off 80-Year-Old First Trailer

Talbert Manufacturing’s first trailer was featured in the American Historical Truck Society’s booth during the Mid-America Trucking Show.

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Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkMarch 28, 2018

American Truck Historical Society Display at MATS

While the South Wing of The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville was missing a few OEM exhibitors, the ATHS made good use of the vacant space with a display of vintage iron that drew a lot of fans. Here's a sampling of some of the trucks on display. Photos by Jim Park  

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ArticlesMarch 14, 2018

Commentary: More on the Electric Truck Option — From a Century Ago

In 1930, there were more than 100 U.S. companies manufacturing electric and hybrid commercial trucks, something that may not be common knowledge says Executive Contributing Editor Rolf Lockwood in his March column.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffFebruary 16, 2018

Photos: A Visit to the Mack Trucks Museum

Over 100 years ago, Mack was building trucks, before anybody really understood waht a truck was. A visit to its incredible museum celebrating that heritage is a must for any trucking or automotive history fan. 

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Trailer Talkby Tom BergFebruary 9, 2018

Book On Trailer Manufacturing History Recalls Personal Stories

U-boat attacks on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts early in World War II forced hauling of petroleum by truck, the interesting volume says.

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