“What is your most cherished memory on the road?” – That’s the question we tossed out to our awesome community of truck drivers on our Facebook page, and boy, oh boy, did we get a truckload of heartwarming and unforgettable responses! From tales of camaraderie and breathtaking sights to unexpected adventures that will make you laugh and cry, our fellow truckers shared their most precious moments from life on the road. So, grab a coffee and settle in, because we’re about to take you on an unforgettable journey through the cherished memories of our nation’s road warriors. Get ready to be inspired, amused, and maybe even a little teary-eyed – these stories are the real deal!
“The freedom I felt and being able to see all of the uniquely beautiful things that God created. I miss doing comedy at each truck stop and meeting new people…etc. You see, trying to sum it up in one cherished moment isn’t fair, when there are so many wonderful moments to experience.” – Robert M.
“I would give anything just to be able to make just 1 more trip with dad.” – Glenn L.
“Had to pick up salt in Cleveland one time a long time ago . I had the old directions to get into Cargill, the gate was still there but closed , there was an apartments complex being built . Some apartments were already finished , my only way out was through the apartments and a steep hill. It started snowing heaving , I was having a hard time getting up the hill , without asking anyone , people came out of the apartments started throwing salt under my tires and got me up the hill . Once I was free they all went back inside and we never spoke a word to each other , 4-5 people who came out to help , I never had a chance to thank them , they were just good people who did what needed to be done . I do thank them now . That was over 20 years ago , I’ve never forgotten their kindness.” – Billy S.
“Took a load to where I wanted to go, took some time off and rented out a car and toured around the area to do what I wanted.
I have gotten to visit 49 of the 50 states, Mexico and every province of Canada…
I got paid to be a tourist and had a place to sleep every night.
(I even did day trips like a nascar race or maybe a baseball game” – Doug S.
“Tri cites watching a man trying to back a short trailer to the dock. Several minutes and many tries later, I hesitantly approached to see if he wanted help. He acted like I was an angel to save him. I never tried a short trailer and was unsure, but I stuck it first try, or so I thought. The dock plate was about 1&1/2 inches less width than the trailer door, and I was about 1/2 inch off. OMG, I thought as I tried again and stuck it first try. I bet this man thought he had witnessed the world’s best backup artist. If I had been thinking, I would have hurried to get a lotto ticket that day.” – Jerry B.
“When i let a kid and his father come in to my truck so the little guy could feel how it was to be inside of the truck.
His father thanked me and told me the kid had dreamt and talked about trucks his whole life and this was his first time being in one.
That memory makes me smile often ❤️” – John W.
“When I came home and picked my Daddy up, took him on a run with me. He was the reason I wanted to grow up and be a truck driver, so it was a proud moment for us both! ❤️” – Lori S.
“I have too many to mention. With that said , going up to Portland , ME and eating in a seafood restaurant on the water. The restaurant used to be a car ferry . I had gotten to sample so authentic Maine Rock Lobster and the best New England Clam Chowder I’ve ever had in my entire life. So it’s the fine cuisine and the beauty of each state. Those are my most cherished memories” – Mike B.
“The time spent teaming with my uncle. He has been gone for more than 10 years and I still hear his voice at times.” – Lane H.
“I was coming out of Chicago one day and I came across my Grandpa he’s a old steel hauler he was on his way to Omaha I followed him all the way and we talked on the CB Radio great times I sure do miss Him Everyone who ran Interstate 80 from Chicago to Omaha those days knew his tractor trailer “Senior Citizen Express”” – Russ B.
“In February 1972 about 8pm in the in Eastern Washington on I-94, I picked up two girls age 22 and 19 with three kids ages 3 to a few weeks old plus their dog from a green ford fairlane that slid in the meridian in a snow storm. We traveled together for the next few days in a single bunk cabover International. Till I delivered them to their grandparents in Chicago. It was crowded but it is one of my best memories from the road.
For the next ten years I got a Christmas card.” – Bo D.
“Helping deliver a baby in a construction traffic jam just S of Indy on I65! 3 days later my dispatch told me they got a phone call from the mother. It was a healthy baby girl named Stacy!” – Brian H.
“A whole Amish family standing on the Lamoni overpass I 35 pumping their arms at truck. I emptied my air tanks on that one.” – Curt E.
“Travelling with my dad….. running two up with the old boy…. Those times were the best & Live on in my memories” – Kelly B.
“Honking horn for kids in small town America, and beautiful scenic overlooks, and giving my granddaughter a ride. She loves to sleep in the bunk.” – Sharon P.
“Being in all lower 48 states and Mikes Truckstop in MA where my significant other first told me he loved me way back in 1994..💖💞💖” – Jane B.
“I spent the summer on the road with my dad when I was a kid. Longest stretch of time we ever spent together without him yelling at me. It was also the first time I was offered coffee at a restaurant.” – Kyle Y.
“Stopped on the side of the road in Montana, on the Continental Divide. I’d pulled over to photograph the snow covered valley below… on the 4th of July.” – Mike A.
“Checked into a hotel owned by Indians. The manager had never seen a woman truck driver before, nor the inside of an American truck. Explained to me that women in his country do not drive trucks. He asked permission and did a live video of me and my truck to folks in India. Felt famous for about 5 seconds 🤣🤣” – Julie M.
“Taking my dad out for a day trip. Then letting him take the wheel for the first time in years after he retired. Watching him change gears and handle the truck like he never left it. Took me back to years ago when I was just a kid watching him for the first time. The best day ever in my 35 years of driving.” – Rich P.
“The Veterans and Gold Star Families I’ve met and the ones I’ve got to know in the 14 years I’ve been involved with Wreaths Across America. They have been the best years of my 50 years of truckin.” – Don C.
“All of the sunrises I’ve seen in so many places in the 40 plus years at it 💥👌” – David S.
As we reach the end of this journey through the cherished memories of our trucker community, one thing becomes crystal clear: the road is more than just a stretch of asphalt. It’s a tapestry of experiences, emotions, and connections that form the very fabric of our lives. From the breathtaking sunsets to time spent in the cab with friends and family, every moment etched in their hearts serves as a reminder of the unwavering spirit that keeps our truckers moving forward.
So, as we gear up for the next adventure that awaits us, let’s hold on tight to these cherished memories, for they are the fuel that keeps us driving on, mile after mile, on the open road of life.
