Trucking Community Archives - Truck Drivers USA

Trucking tattoos can represent particular trucks, familiar roads, career milestones, family, and memorials, preserving the stories behind years on the road.

September 23, 2026

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The Stories Truck Drivers Carry in Their Tattoos

Tattoos have long been used to mark the parts of life people want to remember, and trucking provides plenty of material. Years on the ...

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 ...

Truck drivers share the habits they picked up behind the wheel that now follow them everywhere, from checking mirrors and backing into parking spaces to watching bridge heights.

September 3, 2026

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Trucking Habits That Follow Drivers Long After They Leave the Cab

Spend enough time behind the wheel of a truck, and some parts of the job start showing up in everyday life. We asked the ...

The Make-A-Wish Mother's Day Truck Convoy is searching for a new venue after its longtime Pennsylvania host announced it will no longer accommodate outside events.

August 18, 2026

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Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Searching for New Home After Venue Change

One of the trucking industry’s most recognizable charity events is searching for a new place to call home. Organizers of the Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day ...

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 ...

Major truck convoys and charity rides support Special Olympics athletes, honor military veterans, and raise assistance for truck drivers facing illness or injury.

August 7, 2026

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The Biggest American Truck Convoys That Stop Traffic for the Right Reasons

Truck convoys and charity rides have become a visible part of trucking culture, bringing fleets, owner-operators, law enforcement agencies and local communities together around ...

Oklahoma truck driver Allen Darling is riding the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to raise funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund.

August 7, 2026

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Truck Driver Takes on Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to Benefit St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

Oklahoma truck driver, Navy veteran, and third-generation truck driver Allen Darling began the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge on Aug. 2, using the cross-country ...

Truck drivers share the unforgettable acts of kindness fellow drivers showed them, from roadside assistance and backing help to simple words of encouragement that made a lasting difference.

July 16, 2026

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Truck Drivers Share the Acts of Kindness from Fellow Drivers They’ll Never Forget

Life on the road often means solving problems on your own. Whether it’s finding a tight dock, chaining up for the first time, or ...

OOIDA tour truck operator Marty Ellis reflects on transporting The Wall That Heals and why the journey became one of the most meaningful experiences of his trucking career.

July 9, 2026

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OOIDA’s Marty Ellis Says Hauling the Wall That Heals Was Unlike Any Load He’s Ever Moved

Professional truck drivers haul everything from food and fuel to heavy equipment, but every so often a load carries a different kind of responsibility. ...

Advantage Truck Group expanded its Haulin' 4 Hunger initiative through a new Meals on Wheels partnership, delivering more than 1,000 fresh meal bundles to help families and seniors facing food insecurity in New Hampshire.

July 7, 2026

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ATG Expands Haulin’ 4 Hunger Program With Meals on Wheels Partnership

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) is expanding its Haulin’ 4 Hunger community outreach program through a new partnership with Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County ...