History Archives - Truck Drivers USA

See how truck sleepers evolved from basic bunk compartments into modern spaces with standing room, storage, appliances and independent climate control.

September 16, 2026

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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 that ...

TDUSA asked truck drivers to share their first truck, revealing memorable stories about the classic rigs that launched lifelong trucking careers.

August 12, 2026

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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 engines ...

Museums, archives, and collectors across the United States are preserving historic commercial trucks, manufacturer records, and the history of the trucking industry.

August 7, 2026

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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 disappeared ...

Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.

July 16, 2026

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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: the ...

Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.

July 15, 2026

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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 System, ...

semi truck silhouette with gps background

July 14, 2023

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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 changed ...