History
How Truck Drivers Helped Build America’s Biggest Landmarks
America’s best-known landmarks are remembered for their architecture and engineering, but building them also required an enormous amount of material to reach the...
The Evolution of Communication and Navigation in American Trucking
A truck cab in the 1980s could contain nearly everything needed to cover thousands of miles, but very little of it was connected....
How the Modern Truck Sleeper Grew from a Bunk into a Living Space
A modern sleeper can provide standing room, a full-size mattress, cabinets, a refrigerator, space for a microwave, a table and heating or cooling...
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...
How America’s Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today
Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation, but much of that history could have...
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:...
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...
The Evolution of GPS Technology in Trucking
In today's rapidly advancing world, technology has transformed various industries, and trucking is no exception. One of the key technological advancements that have...
