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September 24, 2025

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Senate Backs National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Resolution

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding the Senate’s unanimous decision to officially recognize September 14–20, 2025, as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. ATA ...

September 23, 2025

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Highway Dreaming Honors Truck Drivers with a Soulful Tribute

The voices of America’s truck drivers now carry through a brand-new anthem that shines a spotlight on their dedication and sacrifice. “Highway Dreaming,” released ...

September 4, 2025

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IFDA Names 93 Drivers to 2025 Truck Driver Hall of Fame

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) has announced its newest Hall of Fame class, honoring 93 professional truck drivers for their dedication to safety ...

August 1, 2025

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Barry Carlson’s Long Road with Hy-Vee Comes Full Circle in Cherokee

When a familiar Hy-Vee truck rolled into Cherokee, Iowa, recently, it wasn’t just another grocery delivery—it was a homecoming decades in the making. Behind ...

July 23, 2025

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Hidden Gems: America’s Best Kept Secret Truck Stops and Diners

Life on the road can be demanding, and sometimes it’s the little comforts that make all the difference. For many truck drivers, finding a ...

Truck drivers share what they wish dispatch understood about life on the road. From unrealistic expectations to poor trip planning, these insights highlight how dispatch can improve driver relationships and make trucking smoother.

February 26, 2025

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What Dispatch Needs to Understand According to Truck Drivers

Truck drivers keep America moving, but when it comes to working with dispatch, many feel there’s a serious disconnect. We asked our Facebook community ...

Celebrate the holidays with truck drivers' favorite songs! From cheerful classics to humorous hits and rockin' vibes, discover the tunes that kept spirits high on the road this season.

December 30, 2024

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Favorite Holiday Songs Shared by Truck Drivers

As 2024 winds down, we’re taking a moment to highlight the holiday tunes that brought joy and laughter to our trucking community this season. ...

Truckers have a deep connection with their rigs, often giving them names that reflect personal stories, humor, or strength. Explore the stories behind the names of trucks in the Truck Drivers USA community, from sentimental tributes to bold titles.

November 26, 2024

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The Stories Behind the Names: Why Truckers Name Their Rigs

In the trucking world, rigs aren’t just vehicles—they’re lifelines, companions, and sometimes even extensions of a driver’s personality. It’s no wonder many truckers give ...

man in work boots walking toward semi truck in sunlight. unforgettable first-day stories of truck drivers across America

October 25, 2024

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First Day as a Trucker: Real Stories from Truck Drivers Across America

Stepping into the cab of a big rig for the first time is a moment no truck driver ever forgets. From excitement to nerves, ...

black and white eerie, spooky haunted highway with apparition of woman in white dress, ," U.S. truckers share spine-tingling stories of ghostly encounters, eerie roadside mysteries, and unexplained phenomena that haunt America's highways

October 16, 2024

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Eerie Roadsides: Spine-Tingling Tales from U.S. Truckers – Part 2

The road can be a mysterious place for truckers who traverse America’s highways. From ghostly apparitions to inexplicable nighttime events, these tales offer intriguing ...