Truckers in the moving and storage industry, aka Bedbuggers, operate some of the coolest rigs in trucking, and these men and women are probably some of…
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Forty years ago this year, in 1985, Kenworth changed the landscape of the trucking industry forever when they introduced the T600A. With its sloped hood, set-back…
The phrase “Built Like a Mack Truck” is not just a slogan, it’s a bold statement. From the time British soldiers in World War I nicknamed…
In the last couple of years, I’ve met some amazing individuals within the trucking industry who all love trucks and have amazing stories. Guys like Jay…
Every year, owners of vintage trucks gather at shows around the country to share their love and interest of classic trucks. From the American Truck Historical…
Throughout the years, many vehicles have played a starring role on both TV and the big screen. From Steve McQueen’s Highland Green Mustang in Bullitt to…
I love meeting truck drivers who live the Largecar Lifestyle. What does that mean? It’s simple: truckers who live and breathe trucks and the freedom of…
When T.A. Peterman founded the Peterbilt Motors Company in 1939 from the remnants of the Fageol Truck Company, which had fallen on hard times due to…
Every family has heirlooms and special items that have been passed down from generation to generation. Maybe it’s your grandfather’s watch, or your grandmother’s pearl necklace,…
If you know me, you know I have an affinity for old trucks. What’s old though? I guess it’s all relative to your age. For me,…
While this July 2023 marks our country’s 247th birthday, 2023 is also a special year for the Kenworth Truck Company. For 100 years, Kenworth has been…
One thing I love about trucking and its history is what I like to refer to as the orphans of the industry – long gone names…
Welcome to the month of May! For those of you who don’t know me, outside of my passion for the trucking industry, my other passion in…
If you’ve been around big trucks and trucking for a while, you probably learned at least two things – there are guys who love Peterbilts and…
In 1964 Earl R. Martin Sr., a young trucker from East Earl, PA, walked into his local Mack dealership in Lancaster, PA, and inquired with a…