While at the 2026 ATHS National Convention in Springfield, Missouri Dan Brinkman, Automotive Technology instructor at Four Rivers Career Center in Washington, Missouri, talks about an incredible student-built semi truck project. What started as frame rails, an engine, and a pile of parts turned into a full truck built almost entirely by high school students. Dan explains how the program teaches real-world technical skills, builds confidence, and gives young people a hands-on path into the trades. The students worked after school, learned wiring, plumbing, interior work, mechanical systems, and problem-solving — and some of them turned that experience into scholarships, jobs, and career opportunities. This is more than a truck build. It’s a story about mentorship, patience, hard work, and giving young people a reason to believe in what they can do. Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/frccnightshift Website - https://frcc.washington.k12.mo.us/49590_3 #BigRigVideos #ATHS #SemiTruck #Kenworth #TruckShow #DieselLife #AutomotiveTechnology #SkilledTrades #HighSchoolShop #StudentBuilt #TruckInterview Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVH1gwSYZwMZFqCspdw2Rw/join ©Copyright Big Rig Videos, LLC. / Produced By: Christopher E. Fiffie Click to Subscribe! ►https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TheAsphaltDragon Big Rig Videos Store ► http://store.bigrigvideos.com/shop Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/bigrigvideos Website ► https://bigrigvideos.com Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/cfiffie

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Wandering around on Saturday at the 2026 ATHS National Convention This video captures a walkthrough of the 2026 ATHS (Antique Truck Historical Society) National Convention held in Springfield, Missouri (0:26). Chris explores the event, showcasing a variety of classic and custom trucks, highlighting their unique histories and the stories of their owners. Key Highlights: Showcase of Classics: The video features a walk around the lot to view various antique trucks. Behind-the-Scenes Coverage: Because of poor cell signals during the event, Chris recorded footage inside the main exhibit buildings and the Wilson building. This pre-recorded content is played back to show attendees the trucks displayed indoors, away from the outdoor lot (6:49, 52:29). Event Context: Chris provides information about other upcoming shows, such as the Midwest Truck Fest on June 19th-20th at Lucas Oil Raceway (7:48), and notes that the next ATHS National Convention will be in Oregon (24:55). Community Interaction: Throughout the video, Chris speaks with various attendees and truck owners, discussing their experiences, the history of their vehicles, and the camaraderie of the truck community (10:22, 26:42, 53:16). The video concludes with Chris wrapping up the tour of the convention grounds, mentioning that while some are beginning to pack up and head home.

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Where are the Superliner Fans at?? 2026 ATHS National Convention in Springfield, MO. Follow @BigRigvideos for more. #BigRigVideos #Trucking #ATHS #TruckShow #ClassicTrucks #VintageTrucks #Mack #MackSuperliner

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