Writer, historian, former firefighter and “The Maxim Guy,” Howie Smith earned another title on Monday night: “Historian of the Industry.”

Smith, a Wareham resident, was recognized for his contributions for preserving the history of antique trucks at an event held by the Wareham Historical Society. There, he received a Historian of the Industry award from Col. Arnold Briggs on behalf of the Antique Truck Historical Society. Briggs is a former Antique Truck Historical Society regional vice president for southern New England.

Smith was honored for his efforts in donating and moving an extensive collection of Maxim Motor Company memorabilia, photos, sales literature and other items to the society’s world headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. The Maxim Motor Company was an automaker headquartered in Middleborough that specialized in firefighting apparatus.Founded in 1914, the company ceased production in 1989, but was reestablished as a brand by a North Attelboro company.

Smith credited his father Howie Sr., a current firefighter and active community member, and several others for sparking his interest in antique trucks. He noted his father was instrumental in moving the material to Missouri.

“Driving in the back of my dad’s Model A growing up and playing behind Charlie Rowley’s house, looking at his old Jeep…All these people and more helped me on my journey,” said Smith.

He’s also interested in restoring old fire trucks – known as “old iron” – and owns a 1961 Maxim “S” Model Pumper, which was parked outside of the Methodist Meeting House.

Smith will provide a presentation on moving the Maxim material at a meeting of the Wareham Historical Society in November.