Honoring the Pioneers & Celebrating the History of Trucking

Honoring the Pioneers & Celebrating the History of Trucking

Author: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association October 25, 2025 Duration: 35:01

Tom Mullen has a pretty good gig as the chair of the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. They just inducted four new members who have shaped the trucking industry in important ways. Tom tells us about them and their contributions, along with other things that make his job at the American Truck Historical Society so fun.

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