American Truck Historical Society Announces First Hall of Fame Inductees
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The American Truck Historical Society on Sept. 2 announced its first inductees into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame, which is meant to showcase individuals as well as company and association award programs.
The inductees are Cummins Inc. founder Clessie Lyle Cummins, Mack Trucks’ founders Jack and Gus Mack, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and radio host Dave Nemo. OOIDA President Todd Spencer will be accepting on behalf of the association.
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From left, clockwise: Jack Mack, Gus Mack, Clessie Cummins and Dave Nemo.
The induction and a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially marking the opening of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame are scheduled to take place Oct. 15. Local and state government leaders as well as trucking industry executives are invited to attend.
“So many people have spent their lives in the industry, driving trucks up and down the highways, and they’re just not recognized,” Hall of Fame Chairman Tom Mullen told Transport Topics. “We’re talking individual people. It’s really about recognizing the individuals that have touched everybody’s life unknowingly.”
The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the American Truck Historical Society’s 50th anniversary celebration. Based in Kansas City, Mo., the society was established to preserve the history of trucks and the trucking industry. The Hall of Fame is housed within the society.
Visitors will be able to view photos, a wall showcasing a timeline of major milestones and items such as engines and Smith-Miller Inc. toy trucks.
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