Driver Stories Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Truck drivers share the habits they picked up behind the wheel that now follow them everywhere, from checking mirrors and backing into parking spaces to watching bridge heights.

September 3, 2026

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Trucking Habits That Follow Drivers Long After They Leave the Cab

Spend enough time behind the wheel of a truck, and some parts of the job start showing up in everyday life. We asked the ...

Walmart Transportation driver Paul Mitchell was honored by the California Highway Patrol after reaching 4 million accident-free miles.

September 3, 2026

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Walmart Driver Celebrates 4 Million Accident-Free Miles in California

Walmart Transportation driver Paul Mitchell recently had a different reason to stop at a California Highway Patrol facility. Mitchell was honored at the Cottonwood ...

Nominations are opening for the NEXT Top Talent Award, recognizing professional drivers and diesel technicians under 30 for safety, leadership, and career growth.

September 3, 2026

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NEXT Top Talent Award Opens Nominations for Trucking Professionals Under 30

The Next Generation in Trucking Association is bringing back its NEXT Top Talent Award, a national recognition program for professional drivers and diesel technicians ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award recipient after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles.

August 28, 2026

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CAST Specialty Driver Tommy Cash Receives 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has been named the recipient of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2026 International Driver Excellence Award, recognizing ...

CAST Specialty Transportation driver Tommy Cash has received the 2026 CVSA International Driver Excellence Award after logging more than 3.6 million crash-free miles and over 1,000 Level VI inspections.

August 24, 2026

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CAST Specialty Transportation Driver Receives CVSA’s 2026 International Driver Excellence Award

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has named Tommy Cash of CAST Specialty Transportation Inc. as the recipient of the 2026 International Driver Excellence ...

The Texas Trucking Association recognized professional drivers, carriers, technicians, and safety leaders during its 2026 Safety and Maintenance Awards, honoring excellence in trucking safety and operations.

August 21, 2026

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Texas Trucking Association Honors Drivers, Carriers and Technicians for Safety Excellence

The Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recognized professional drivers, safety leaders, technicians and motor carriers for their commitment to highway safety during its annual Safety ...

Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the championship finals at the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships in Pittsburgh.

August 19, 2026

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45 Drivers Advance to Championship Finals at 2026 NTDC

The field is set for the final round of the 2026 National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships (NTDC), with 45 professional drivers ...

The Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy is searching for a new venue after its longtime Pennsylvania host announced it will no longer accommodate outside events.

August 18, 2026

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Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Searching for New Home After Venue Change

One of the trucking industry’s most recognizable charity events is searching for a new place to call home. Organizers of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day ...

Truck Drivers USA asked drivers what recently made them proud to be truckers. Their responses highlight safety, professional skill, family, and the moments that make the career rewarding.

August 17, 2026

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What Makes Truck Drivers Proud? Drivers Share the Moments That Matter Most

Pride in trucking doesn’t always come from awards, paychecks or million-mile milestones. Sometimes it’s a child asking for an air horn, a difficult backing ...

Truck-driving songs became some of country music's biggest hits, from Terry Fell's "Truck Driving Man" to Dick Curless' "A Tombstone Every Mile" and C.W. McCall's "Convoy."

August 14, 2026

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The Classic Country Hits That Tell the Stories of America’s Truck Drivers

Before trucking became a familiar subject in movies and television, it had already found a home in country music. Songwriters were telling stories about ...