AAA Careers - History of AAA

Over 100 years of

service

Since our founding more than 120 years ago, AAA has dedicated itself to the future of transportation and advocating for the rights, interest, safety and mobility of our members and all travelers. With that foundation, we began offering our now legendary emergency roadside assistance. Since then, our service to AAA members has expanded to include travel, insurance, automotive repair, and financial services as we proudly continue our role as a leader in promoting safe mobility for all travelers.
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Over a century of being your trusted company when you need us most.

At our core, we’re a company that helps people. And no matter what you want to do in your career, if you’re interested in helping people, you can do that at AAA.

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10s early roadside assistance
1900s

AAA publishes the first road maps for automotive travelers.

In addition to helping to develop the first Federal Highways and "Good Roads Bill."

1902

AAA opens its first headquartered office.

Shared with Automobile Club of America, at 753 Fifth Ave. in New York City.

1910s

Battle against speed traps, unjust taxes and excessive tolls.

AAA Clubs of Philadelphia and Delaware County battle against speed traps, unjust taxes and excessive tolls. The first AAA "Road Patrol" is initiated.

1920

AAA’s School Safety Patrol,

the world’s largest school-based safety and leadership program, begins.

1920s

AAA publishes the first road maps for automotive travelers.

In addition to helping to develop the first Federal Highways and "Good Roads Bill."

1930s

The first formal driving training program and study materials are developed by AAA-

The first AAA driving school opens in PA. AAA drafts model environmental act for highway beautification.

60s early roadside assistance
1940s

Champions of school safety zones.

The School's Open, Drive Carefully campaign is introduced to promote alert driving in school zones.

1950s

AAA paves the way for building U.S. Interstate Highway System.

AAA plays a major role in passage of legislation that establishes the Highway Trust Fund and paves the way for building the U.S. Interstate Highway System.

1960s

AAA pushes for installation and use of seatbelts in cars.

In addition to the inception of alcohol and drug education programs to reduce DUIs.

1970s

Environmental awareness efforts.

Programs and Educational materials are created to encourage gasoline and energy conservation.

1980s

Child passenger safety initiative begins, encouraging the use of car seats.

National Car Care Month is initiated to promote proper car maintenance and help reduce air pollution.

A person in a high-visibility vest and sunglasses sits in the driver's seat of an AAA Roadside Assistance truck.
1900s

AAA publishes the first road maps for automotive travelers.

In addition to helping to develop the first Federal Highways and "Good Roads Bill."

2000s

Working towards a safer future.

Today, our public service efforts continue in traffic safety, consumer protection, working for fairer insurance laws, relieving congestion and preparing for the future of mobility with autonomous and electric vehicles.

2012

Thomas Wiedemann, President/CEO, AAA Club Alliance

Mr. Wiedemann began his career with AAA in 1989 and has served in many capacities throughout those 28 years. He was named President of AAA Southern West Virginia in 1998 and President and COO of AAA Allied Group in 2012.

2016

Creation of AAA Club Alliance

AAA Club Alliance is the result of AAA Mid-Atlantic, AAA Allied Group, AAA Oklahoma/South Dakota, and AAA Ohio Automobile Club joining together.

2023

With over 5,000 associates in more than 186 stores, serving 13 states.

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