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The Companies Behind the Blue Signs Along America’s Highways
Every interstate exit tells a small story before it comes into view. Long before a driver reaches the ramp, a blue sign identifies...
Inside the World of America’s Largest Highway Superloads
Some shipments are so large that standard oversized load procedures are no longer enough. These superloads can weigh hundreds of tons, stretch hundreds...
Life After the Highway for Retired Semi Trucks
Not every semi truck reaches the end of its working life because of age or mechanical problems. Many trucks leave large fleets while...
How the Trucking Industry Keeps America’s Largest Concert Tours Moving
When a major concert tour arrives at a stadium or arena, fans see a finished stage, towering video screens, elaborate lighting, and a...
Dennis Sikorski’s Peterbilt Cabover Earns Trucker’s Choice at Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Dennis Sikorski of Bancroft, Wisconsin, earned the Trucker's Choice Award at the 48th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree with his blue 1995 Peterbilt 362...
How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking’s Long-Running Traditions
Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the opportunity to compete in one of the industry's most respected events:...
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,...
Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America
There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s into the early 1980s, they hauled freight across the Interstate Highway...
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...
We Asked Drivers What Truck Stops Are Missing in the Summer Heat: Here’s What They Said
Summer on the road brings a different set of challenges. A hot cab after a long day, crowded showers, limited healthy food, and...
