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A practical guide to organizing a truck cab around the way drivers actually work, including inspection paperwork, ELD documents, food storage, sleeper space, and everyday gear.

August 19, 2026

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Truck Cab Organization Tips That Save Time on the Road

A truck cab has to do several jobs at once. It is a workspace, a storage area, and, for OTR drivers, often a kitchen ...

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 ...

Before the NFL season begins, trucks deliver food, beverages, team equipment, and broadcast units that help prepare stadiums for opening day.

August 14, 2026

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Before NFL Kickoff: The Trucks and Deliveries Behind Game Day

For fans, opening day begins when the gates swing open, and the teams take the field. Behind the scenes, however, the busiest work has ...

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 ...

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 ...

Major truck convoys and charity rides support Special Olympics athletes, honor military veterans, and raise assistance for truck drivers facing illness or injury.

August 7, 2026

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The Biggest American Truck Convoys That Stop Traffic for the Right Reasons

Truck convoys and charity rides have become a visible part of trucking culture, bringing fleets, owner-operators, law enforcement agencies and local communities together around ...

Learn how truck drivers move carnival equipment and supply state fair vendors while working around permits, controlled access, supply lots, and strict delivery deadlines.

August 6, 2026

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How Hundreds of Truck Deliveries Help Bring a State Fair to Life

A state fair may operate for only a few weeks, but getting the grounds ready involves a tightly controlled freight schedule that begins well ...

Plan your late summer travels with this guide to truck shows happening across the United States during August and September 2026, featuring classic trucks, working semis, custom builds, and diesel events.

August 6, 2026

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Truck Shows to Add to Your Calendar This August and September

Late summer is one of the busiest times of year for truck shows, with events scheduled across the country throughout August and September. Whether ...

Discover the best trucking museums and historical sites worth visiting, including the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum, and Oklahoma's Route 66 Museum.

August 4, 2026

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The Best Trucking Museums and Historical Sites Worth Visiting

There is a good chance you’ve driven past one of the country’s best trucking museums without realizing it. Every day, thousands of commercial vehicles ...