Incorporated in 1971, the not-for-profit American Truck Historical Society was formed to preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. Originally headquartered in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, the ATHS is an international organization, with over 24,000 members in the United States, Australia, Canada, and 20 other countries worldwide. The American Truck Historical Society headquarters is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The 30,700-square-foot building houses the Society's headquarters and the Zoe James Memorial Library and White Archives.