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See how truck sleepers evolved from basic bunk compartments into modern spaces with standing room, storage, appliances and independent climate control.
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September 16, 2026

How the Modern Truck Sleeper Grew from a Bunk into a Living Space

A modern sleeper can provide standing room, a full-size mattress, cabinets, a...

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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

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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Museums, archives, and collectors across the United States are preserving historic commercial trucks, manufacturer records, and the history of the trucking industry.
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August 7, 2026

How America's Trucking History Is Being Preserved Today

Every truck on the highway today represents more than a century of...

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Discover how truck driving championships began, how drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships, and how the competition has evolved since 1937.
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July 16, 2026

How Truck Driving Championships Became One of Trucking's Long-Running Traditions

Every year, professional truck drivers from across the United States earn the...

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Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.
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July 15, 2026

Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s...

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semi truck silhouette with gps background
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July 14, 2023

The Evolution of GPS Technology in Trucking

In today’s rapidly advancing world, technology has transformed various industries, and trucking...

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