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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.
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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....

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Truck-driving songs became some of country music's biggest hits, from Terry Fell's "Truck Driving Man" to Dick Curless' "A Tombstone Every Mile" and C.W. McCall's "Convoy."
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August 14, 2026
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The Classic Country Hits That Tell the Stories of America's Truck Drivers

Before trucking became a familiar subject in movies and television, it had...

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Defending NTDC Grand Champion David Comings and mentor Scott Meyers return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 National Truck Driving Championships after qualifying through North Dakota competition.
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August 13, 2026
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Mentor and Defending Champion Reunite at 2026 National Truck Driving Championships

The 2026 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) are underway in Pittsburgh, where...

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TDUSA asked truck drivers to share their first truck, revealing memorable stories about the classic rigs that launched lifelong trucking careers.
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August 12, 2026
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You Never Forget Your First Truck": Drivers Share the Rigs That Started It All

Ask a truck driver about their first truck, and you’ll usually get...

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Kenworth, Fastport, and Hiring Our Heroes have announced the 11 semi-finalists for the 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award honoring military veterans in trucking
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August 11, 2026
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Kenworth Announces 11 Semi-Finalists for 2026 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Award

Kenworth, Fastport and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes...

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

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Truck drivers share the rookie mistakes they learned the hard way, from trailer hookups and trip planning to weather, routing, and load management.
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July 23, 2026
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The Rookie Mistakes Truck Drivers Say They Learned the Hard Way

Most truck drivers can name at least one early mistake that changed...

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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.
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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...

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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.
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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,...

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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.
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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...

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