The American Truck Historical Society (ATHS) welcomed around 5,000 trucking enthusiasts to its National Convention & Truck Show in Madison, Wisconsin June 5–7. During the convention, ATHS handed out a number of awards and scholarships.
“The Madison show was everything ATHS stands for,” said Peter Wild, 2025 convention chair from Newton, Kansas. “With 870 beautifully preserved trucks and trailers, hands-on demonstrations and learning sessions, trucking history came alive. Best of all, we swapped stories with friends old and new from around the globe.”
“The Alliant Energy Center was the perfect one-stop venue,” said Courtney Cesar, ATHS convention manager. “Having show trucks, vendors, learning sessions, and events, under one roof — and within walking distance of hotels — made the event seamless for attendees.”
At the annual awards banquet, ATHS presented Golden Achievement Awards (50-plus years of dedication) to:
- Louis Binder – Morris, Illinois
- Dennis Chapman – Diamond Bar, California
- Robert Charney – Surprise, Arizona
- Dave Everett – Columbus, Nebraska
- Steve Haberland – Cody, Wyoming
- Stroud Hollinshead – West Fargo, North Dakota
- Bill Harris –Olathe, Kansas
- Chris Schatz – Worland, Wyoming
- Todd Spencer – Oak Grove, Missouri
Also during the convention, ATHS handed out a number of scholarships. They included:
George Schroyer Memorial Scholarships (funded by ATHS members)
- Rabeka Liberto, Kansasville, Wisconsin — child of ATHS member Steven Liberto
- Lucas Massei, Brooklyn, Wisconsin — child of ATHS member Marco Massei
Cummins Scholarship
- Lily Stackpole, Cushing, Maine — grandchild of ATHS member Robert Stackpole
Lewis Semple Clarke Educational Fund (funded by The Autocar Co. and ATHS Autocar Division)
- Arantza Montserrat, Birmingham, Ala. — child of Autocar employee Juan Antonio Rivero Camacho
The ATHS Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees during the gathering. They will be honored Oct. 22, at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri:
- Roy Carver, Bandag
- Lewis Semple Clarke, Autocar
- Joseph Morten, Great West Casualty Insurance
“We’re deeply grateful to the volunteers and sponsors who make the National Convention & Truck Show possible,” said Executive Director John Gravley.
