Historic trucking company founders inducted into trucking hall of fame
The founders of C.R. England, Groendyke and Peterbilt were into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. Also...
2026 American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame inductees, left to right: Bryon Kelling, assistant director of marketing, accepting on behalf of Peterbilt; Dan England, chairman of the board, accepting on behalf of C.R. England; and Greg Hodgen, CEO, accepting on behalf of Groendyke Transport.Photo courtesy of Land Line Media
The founders of three iconic trucking companies were recently inducted by the American Truck Historical Society into the American Trucking and Industry Leader Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony was held on Oct. 22, 2026, at ATHS headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
The 2026 class honored Chester R. England, founder of C.R. England (CCJ Top 250, No. 32); Harold C. Groendyke, founder of Groendyke Transport (No. 84); and Al Peterman, founder of Peterbilt. Each helped shape the industry through vision, determination and a commitment to moving America forward, ATHS said.
The celebration brought together guests and representatives of the inductees’ companies to reflect on the honorees’ accomplishments and lasting influence. Trucks and trailers representing the inductees added a fitting backdrop to the day.
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