They’re in it for the long haul. John Howard will never forget his first Hess tanker truck gifted by his grandfather many Christmases ago — a green, yellow, red and white 1968 model with a fuel hose ...

Every holiday season, there is one toy that appears on the wish lists of many kids and adults alike: Hess Toy Trucks. This year marks the 55th year of Hess Toy Trucks, and has been a holiday tradition ...

Over the past half-century, a few things have remained certain during holiday season: Black Friday, mall Santas and a new Hess truck — batteries included. This year is no exception. While business has ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...