Driver Stories
Mentor and Defending Champion Reunite at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
The 2026 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) are underway in Pittsburgh, where 429 state champions from across the United States are competing for...
You Never Forget Your First Truck”: Drivers Share the Rigs That Started It All
Ask a truck driver about their first truck, and you'll usually get much more than a make and model. You'll hear stories about...
Kenworth Announces 11 Semi-Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award
Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes initiative have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking:...
Truck Driver Takes on Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to Benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund
Oklahoma truck driver, Navy veteran, and third-generation truck driver Allen Darling began the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on Aug. 2, using the...
The Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Say They Learned the Hard Way
Most truck drivers can name at least one early mistake that changed how they work. The details vary, but the lessons usually come...
Truck Drivers Share the Acts of Kindness from Fellow Drivers They’ll Never Forget
Life on the road often means solving problems on your own. Whether it's finding a tight dock, chaining up for the first time,...
OOIDA’s Marty Ellis Says Hauling the Wall That Heals Was Unlike Any Load He’s Ever Moved
Professional truck drivers haul everything from food and fuel to heavy equipment, but every so often a load carries a different kind of...
Crawford Trucking Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Stranded Family
Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association after stopping to help a family stranded...
What New Truck Drivers Should Expect During Their First Year on the Road
The first year in trucking usually changes how drivers look at the industry once the training period ends and real freight starts moving....
What to Expect in Your First Year as a Truck Driver
The first year as a truck driver is when most new drivers either adjust or leave the industry. Pay starts lower than that...
