Entertainment Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than 20 years building a model of New York City with over 800,000 structures, and it is now on display in a museum.

September 23, 2026

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Truck Driver’s Massive Model of New York City Lands in Museum Exhibit

Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than two decades building New York City in miniature during his free time. What began as a personal ...

Learn which old trucking collectibles attract attention, what can affect their value, and how to research and preserve trucking memorabilia

September 17, 2026

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Old Trucking Memorabilia Could Be More Collectible Than You Think

Old trucking gear has a life beyond the closet or garage. Belt buckles, patches, safe-driving awards, company hats, promotional model trucks, and other pieces ...

Shell Rotella is sharing truck driver stories recorded at MATS after the project raised more than $2,000 for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

September 17, 2026

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Shell Rotella Puts Truck Drivers’ Stories in the Spotlight During NTDAW

Shell Rotella is marking National Truck Driver Appreciation Week by sharing the stories of professional truck drivers recorded earlier this year at the Mid-America ...

A new analysis ranked popular road-trip songs by tempo and potential driver distraction, with several familiar tracks topping the list.

September 11, 2026

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These Popular Road Trip Songs Ranked Highest for Potential Driver Distraction

A new analysis from the Trujillo Gonzalez Law Firm looked at some of the most common songs found on Spotify driving playlists to identify ...

Dolly Parton's decades of tour-bus travel put hundreds of thousands of highway miles behind her before she became involved with a Tennessee travel stop serving professional drivers.

September 8, 2026

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Dolly Parton and Life on the Road: Where Her Career Crossed Paths with Trucking

Dolly Parton’s career took her across North America for decades, much of it by tour bus. Those years included hundreds of thousands of highway ...

Looking for something new to listen to on the road? Check out 10 podcasts truck drivers should add to their playlist, from trucking news and freight markets to history and interviews.

August 18, 2026

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Six Trucking Podcasts Worth Listening to on Your Next Haul

Long hours behind the wheel can make even the best playlist feel repetitive. That’s one reason podcasts have become a favorite companion for many ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 2026 ASE Instructor Training Conference brought automotive and heavy truck educators together for technical training focused on workforce development and the future technician pipeline.

August 3, 2026

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ASE Instructor Training Conference Focuses on Preparing the Next Generation of Diesel and Automotive Technicians

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently brought educators from across the country together for its 16th annual Instructor Training Conference, an ...