truck driver stories
TCA Honors Indiana Truck Driver Who Saved a Fellow Trucker on a Maryland Highway
When you’ve been behind the wheel long enough, you know the road can turn dangerous in an instant, and sometimes it’s a fellow...
Francine the Trucker Cat: Store Mascot Found Safe After Accidental Ride to Another State
When you’re hauling freight across state lines, you never know what might end up in the back of a trailer, and for one...
If Your Truck Could Talk, Here’s What It Would Say. Drivers Weigh In.
Truck drivers spend more time with their rigs than almost anyone else. After long hauls, tough climbs, and endless miles of asphalt, many...
Adam Medley: J.B. Hunt Driver Named Goodyear Highway Hero
Truck drivers see all sorts of things on the road, from busy city streets to quiet country highways. But some moments stand out,...
North Carolina Trucker Recognized for Assisting Unresponsive Driver in Kentucky
On a regular run through Kuttawa, Kentucky, truck driver Jeanine Reinhad didn’t expect her day to take a turn—but when she came across...
The Simple Pleasure Every Truck Driver Looks Forward To
Life on the road can be tough, but truck drivers know how to find joy in the little things. From a hot cup...
What Today’s Kids Will Never Understand About Life on the Road
Life behind the wheel has changed drastically in the last decade—and even more so over the past 20 or 30 years. At Truck...
Before the Big Rigs: What Truck Drivers Wanted to Be
Behind every truck driver is a story—and often, a different dream that came before life on the road. We asked our community, “What...
SuperRigs Welcomes 89-Year-Old World Traveler
Mary Elliott, an 89-year-old from McDonough, Georgia, added a special touch to this year’s Shell Rotella SuperRigs event. After catching the event's buzz...
What Boosts a Truck Driver’s Mood on the Road? Here’s What Real Drivers Said
Being on the road for hours—or days—at a time can take a toll. But when you're part of a community that truly gets...
