Truck drivers depend on quick snacks and beverages to keep moving through long hauls. We asked our community of professional drivers, “You pull into a truck stop. One snack, one drink. Go!” Their responses show the variety of favorites on the road.
Frank Perrera goes with “Coffee and breakfast sandwich back on the road.” John Matos enjoys “Large coffee, half n half, sugar, and 2 cheese danish from the rack next to the cashier.” Kenny Santana pairs caffeine with a treat, saying, “Coffee, Lil Debbie’s, and keep those wheels rolling… c’mon.” Mike Hawkins keeps it simple with “Coffee and a corn dog,” while Tina Steele covers breakfast, a snack, and dinner in her selection: “A snack, a Monster and peanuts; breakfast, breakfast sandwich and coffee; dinner, one salad or eating chicken steak inside.”
Energy drinks are a common choice. Jon Walker pairs a “Chicken roller and Red Bull,” Joel Marlow enjoys “Monster and Ruffles,” and Shawn Lance picks “Beef jerky and a Monster energy drink.” Anthony Chapman chooses “1L of Dr Pepper and a bag of beef jerky,” while Jason Eckert grabs “Coke Zero and UTZ party mix.”
Salty snacks and chips also feature heavily. Kenneth Willeford enjoys “Hot Cheetos and a Diet Coke,” David Johnson selects “Pretzel and cheese combos and Mountain Dew,” and Alvaro Mendoza picks “Sunflower seeds and a Rockstar.” Kathy Hudson keeps it classic with “Pork rinds and Dr. Pepper,” while Brian Tucker opts for “Jalapeño cheddar Cheetos.”
Sweet treats appear alongside drinks as well. Bill Hazelton goes for “Dr Pepper and Butterfinger,” Brian Jones chooses “Jolt soda and Milky Way,” and Kathy Evans picks “Twinkies and a big gulp.” Jason Eckert adds a mix of salty and sweet: “Coke Zero and UTZ party mix.”
Pizza, roller dogs, and hot dogs are also popular. Jordan Jones enjoys “A roller dog and a tall boy,” Tommy Alan Whitman picks “A cheeeeeeeeze burger and a sodee-water,” Marcus Venden chooses “Pizzeria combos and a 1 liter of Baja Mountain Dew,” and Rennie Nixon grabs “Sausage on a stick and a Coke.”
Many drivers also go for practical hydration. Chuck Whitworth pairs “Water and beef jerky,” Brandon Chastain goes for the same, and Mark Voss selects “Water and Chicken Strips.” Cody Blankenship keeps it simple with “Water and chicky nuggets,” while Brian Delavallade enjoys “Fiji and cashews.”
Other unique picks include Eli Fleming’s “Quart of whole milk and an unfrosted cheese danish,” Susan Miller Ratcliffe’s “Bear claw and coffee,” and Alexus Whitmore’s “Vita Water, particularly the Squeezed Lemonade Zero Sugar one, and White Cheddar Cheeto Puffs.”
From classic breakfast sandwiches and coffee to energy drinks with beef jerky, spicy chips with soda, or pizza combos with Mountain Dew, these choices highlight the wide-ranging tastes that keep drivers fueled on the road. What’s your favorite snack and drink combo to keep you alert on the road? Join our Facebook community today to join the conversation.
