Working on the road makes it difficult at times to honor holiday and cultural traditions like you would at home. Finding ways to take traditions on the road can keep seasonal blues away and help connect to loved ones even when working. Holidays like Day of the Dead take place in October and…

We are well into October now, meaning it's getting closer to Halloween. Although some have been celebrating since August, Halloween is officially in full effect as pumpkins, witches, ghouls, and goblins are lining neighborhoods and whole cities around the U.S. Truckers may not always be around to…

Road trips, moves, vagabonding, there are plenty of reasons that send us for long drives. But no one drives more than a trucker, with their offices being the long and winding roads of the U.S. Working on the road also means living on it sometimes, and certain items you take along can help enhance…

Long-haul truckers drive for long periods, sometimes in the company of a fellow driver alongside them. The lone wolves only socialize when ordering something or delivering a load. Others drive with partners because sometimes it takes two to tango. Whether you’re used to driving with a partner or…

September is chugging along fast, and we're celebrating truckers this month, especially during this year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 10-16, 2023. This week is about honoring our road heroes who keep the country moving. Everyone can do things to honor truckers this week, and…

We’ve had it marked on our calendars since June, and now it’s finally here: Brake Safety Week. If you haven’t been ensuring your brakes are in order by now, it’s time to get on it. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is conducting inspections on commercial motor vehicles from August 20-26,…

Human Trafficking occurs daily and globally, with an estimated 25 million victims falling prey to traffickers. There are different types of human trafficking; some cases may be more difficult to spot than others. Truckers can be the first line of defense in the fight to combat human trafficking,…

Parking shortages affect truckers nationwide, with more trucks needing parking than spaces available, which poses stress and safety issues for drivers. Truck drivers need more access to parking during off hours and when they need to sleep fatigue away, a topic gaining traction recently. Before…

Finding the right songs when trucking can be challenging, but finding ones about trucking is even more complicated. A list of songs about the job you do daily can be inspirational, and we’ve discovered some about truckers and trucking, gathering our favorites for your listening pleasure. The next…

Truckers work on the road, frequently visiting Steel Town (Pittsburg), the Windy City (Chicago), and many other cities across the United States. Over the years, drivers have found their nicknames for certain cities that practically replaced their original names in talks on CB radios and amongst…