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Long stretches on the road can feel isolating. Learn practical ways over-the-road truck drivers can stay connected, build friendships, and make life on the road more enjoyable.

August 25, 2026

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How to Combat Loneliness as an Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Every over-the-road driver remembers the first few weeks of spending nights away from home. The excitement of running new routes eventually gives way to ...

We asked Truck Drivers USA readers what summer truck stop amenity they would invent. From swimming pools to healthier food, here's what drivers had to say.

July 1, 2026

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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 a ...

Learn how truck drivers can make the most of a reset by exploring nearby neighborhoods, local events, restaurants, and attractions without access to a personal vehicle.

June 24, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Explore a City During a Reset Without Access to a Car

A lot of travel advice assumes you have a vehicle waiting outside your hotel. Truck drivers know that is not how it works. The ...

Learn how truck drivers can manage mail while on the road using paperless billing, USPS Informed Delivery, mail forwarding services, cloud storage, and package pickup options.

June 23, 2026

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How Truck Drivers Can Manage Mail While on the Road

Nobody thinks much about mail until something important goes missing. Maybe it’s a CDL renewal notice that sat in the mailbox for two weeks. ...

Truck Drivers USA asked drivers what still has not gotten old about trucking. Here is what drivers across the community had to say.

June 1, 2026

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Truck Drivers USA Drivers Share the Parts of Trucking They Still Love After All These Years

Truck driving changes a person after enough years on the road. Drivers deal with traffic, weather, breakdowns, long days, and missed time at home. ...

Compare national trucking carriers with pet and passenger programs and learn what drivers should verify before bringing a rider or pet on the road.

May 19, 2026

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Top National Trucking Carriers with Pet and Passenger Programs and What Drivers Should Know

For many over-the-road truck drivers, pet and passenger programs can influence carrier decisions just as much as pay, home time, or freight type. Spending ...

The countdown is on! The 2025 Stars, Stripes, and White Lines Truck Show roars into EchoPark Speedway November 7–8. Celebrate freedom, custom trucks, live music from Tony Justice, and help raise funds for Wreaths Across America. Register your vehicle today at sswltruckshow.com/registration.

November 5, 2025

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Only Days Away: Get Ready for the 2025 Stars, Stripes, and White Lines Truck Show

The wait is almost over, and the roar of engines is about to fill the air as the 2025 Stars, Stripes, and White Lines ...

A guide to the top-rated truck stops across the country where truck drivers find comfort, cleanliness, and convenience. From the Midwest to the South and beyond, these driver-approved locations offer reliable parking, showers, food, and fuel to make every stop worthwhile.

October 30, 2025

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Top Truck Stops Across the Country Where Drivers Find Comfort and Convenience

Finding the right truck stop can make a big difference in comfort and rest during long trips. Based on driver ratings and industry analysis, ...

Volvo Trucks and the Center for Pet Safety are teaming up to improve pet safety for truck drivers. Learn how their new partnership supports safer, more comfortable travel for drivers and their pets.

October 30, 2025

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Volvo and the Center for Pet Safety Team Up to Protect Drivers’ Pets

For many truck drivers, the most loyal passenger in the cab is a dog or cat that travels every mile right beside them. Volvo ...

October 9, 2025

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What Trucking Jobs Offer the Best Work-Life Balance?

Truck drivers searching for a better work-life balance are finding more options than ever before. Whether picking up local routes, moving to regional driving, ...