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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 ...

August 25, 2025

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What’s the Strangest Item in Your Truck? Drivers Share Their Surprising Answers

Life on the road means truck drivers carry more than just the essentials. Beyond food, clothing, and paperwork, many keep unique or unexpected items ...

June 11, 2025

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What Truckers Really Do After Parking for the Night

After a long shift, parking for the night marks a transition—from the road to rest. Drivers from our Truck Drivers USA community shared the ...

April 16, 2025

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What Every Truck Driver Needs: Must-Have Items They Never Leave Home Without

When it comes to life on the road, there’s a big difference between what you’re told to bring and what you actually end up ...

April 14, 2025

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We Asked Truck Drivers: What’s Your Perfect Day Off? Here’s What They Had to Say

As truck drivers, every moment off the road is precious. That’s why we asked our community of drivers to describe their perfect day off. ...

Join us at the Recruitment & Retention Conference in Nashville, Feb 19-21, 2024! Visit TDUSA’s Booth #22 to meet the team, book a meeting, and enter to win Ray-Ban Smart Glasses. Don’t miss our workshop on using social media to boost driver recruitment and retention!

February 7, 2025

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Visit TDUSA’s Booth at the Upcoming Recruitment & Retention Conference in Nashville for a Chance to Win Rayban Smart Glasses

The Annual Recruitment and Retention Conference is coming up, and we couldn’t be more excited to be part of it! Taking place from February ...

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 ...

for many truck drivers, carrying a good luck charm or following a personal tradition offers a sense of comfort and connection. We asked our Truck Drivers USA community if they carried anything for luck, and their responses reveal a fascinating array of tokens and philosophies. Here’s a look at the meaningful items that keep drivers rolling with confidence.

November 5, 2024

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Truck Drivers’ Good Luck Charms: Tokens and Traditions for the Road

Life on the road brings its share of unpredictability, and for many truck drivers, carrying a good luck charm or following a personal tradition ...

September 13, 2024

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Helping the Homeless: Tom Gilliam’s Vision for Change Through CDL Training

Acquiring a commercial driver’s license (CDL) can open the door to various career paths, from driving to managing a trucking company, becoming a driver ...