Back in 1964, gas station magnate Leon Hess decided his chain of Hess stops could contribute some seasonal cheer by offering one-of-a-kind toy trucks. The durable, battery-equipped Hess trucks soon ...
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — Hess gas stations are no more, but the annual toy truck is back. Hess Toy Trucks on Monday unveiled a red firetruck and ladder rescue that it will begin selling Nov. 1. Hess ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (Oct. 20, 2015) — Hess gas stations ...
Which Hess toy trucks are best? Since 1964, the Hess Corporation has released a unique toy for the holiday season. From tanker trucks to airplanes, these limited-release collectibles have become ...
Woodbridge-based Hess Toy Truck has announced its 2018 Mini Collection, and some big kids -- '60s, '70s and '80s babies -- might recognize some of their holiday favorites in the mix. The minis, on ...
For some gearheads, Hess toy trucks are as much a part of the holiday season as turkey and pumpkin pie. That's when the company releases its latest model, a practice it has established over six ...
Over the last 55 years, Hess toy trucks, introduced at the start of each holiday season, have taken the form of firetrucks, space shuttles, motorcycles, dump trucks, patrol cars and drag racers. The ...
Hess toy trucks have become a tradition of the holiday season ever since the first one was introduced back in 1964. In the 55 years since, Hess has released firetrucks, motorcycles, space shuttles, ...
FILE - This Feb. 1, 2010 file photo shows a Marathon gas station pump in Indianapolis. Marathon Petroleum will spend $2.87 billion to acquire the retail operations of Hess, the largest chain of ...
The Hess Corp. shake-up is now getting serious. The future of the popular toy Hess truck, helicopter and rescue vehicles that have been Christmas gift traditions for nearly 50 years is in doubt. The ...
FINDLAY, Ohio — The Hess name will disappear from gas station signs after a $2.87 billion deal to sell the chain to Marathon Petroleum's Speedway, but the holidays will still see the popular Hess toy ...