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Long stretches on the road can feel isolating. Learn practical ways over-the-road truck drivers can stay connected, build friendships, and make life on the road more enjoyable.

August 25, 2026

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How to Combat Loneliness as an Over-the-Road Truck Driver

Every over-the-road driver remembers the first few weeks of spending nights away from home. The excitement of running new routes eventually gives way to ...

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. ...

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson was named a TCA Highway Angel after helping a stranded family with food and water at a California rest area.

July 2, 2026

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Crawford Trucking Driver Named Highway Angel After Helping Stranded Family

Crawford Trucking driver Mike Nelson has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association after stopping to help a family stranded at ...

Kenny Ziglar II earned Best of Show at the 2026 Shell Rotella SuperRigs competition for the second consecutive year with his 2007 Peterbilt 379, "Scrapin' By."

July 2, 2026

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Kenny Ziglar II Repeats as Shell Rotella SuperRigs Best of Show Winner

Winning Shell Rotella SuperRigs once is an accomplishment. Doing it twice with the same truck is something few competitors can claim. That is exactly ...

Truck drivers share the biggest lessons they’ve learned from the road, including patience, safety, health, family, and life behind the wheel.

May 28, 2026

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Truck Drivers Share Lessons They’ve Learned from the Road

In the spirit of graduation season, we asked our community of drivers, “What’s one thing the road taught you that no classroom ever could?” ...

Real truck drivers share small wins from the road, including smooth deliveries, fast unloads, home time, and everyday moments that made the week better

April 8, 2026

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Small Wins on the Road That Kept Drivers Moving This Week

Life on the road is built on small moments that make a difference. We asked drivers to share their best win from the past ...

Truck Drivers USA members share heartwarming real-life experiences of kindness on the road. From helping stranded drivers to small gestures that made a big impact, read the inspiring stories from professional drivers across the country.

April 2, 2026

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Truck Drivers USA Community Shares Real Stories of Kindness on the Road

Truck driving is a tough job, full of long hours, unpredictable roads, and countless challenges. Yet amid the miles and deadlines, drivers often encounter ...

Truck drivers and industry leaders come together through Wreaths Across America as DAT’s Dean Croke shares his journey honoring fallen military heroes and the role trucking plays in this national mission.

January 16, 2026

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A Trucker’s Path to Honoring Fallen Heroes Through Wreaths Across America

For Dean Croke, trucking has always been about more than freight. Long before he became a recognized industry analyst, he was a driver at ...

The Truckload Carriers Association recognizes four professional drivers as Highway Angels for heroic actions on the road. Their stories highlight courage, quick thinking, and the impact truck drivers have beyond the wheel.

January 5, 2026

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Highway Heroes in Action: TCA Highway Angels Make a Difference on the Road

Acts of courage and compassion often happen quietly on America’s highways. When they do, the Truckload Carriers Association recognizes those moments through its Highway ...