Trucker Lifestyle

Truck drivers, we salute you! Your job is not just a profession; it's a lifestyle filled with unique challenges and rewards. The open road, the ever-changing scenery, and the freedom it offers are truly extraordinary. While over the road, your truck and the terminals you visit become your home and primary source of entertainment.

In the 1970s, American pop culture embraced the trucker lifestyle. CB radios became the hot electronic gadget, and trucker lingo made its way into everyday life. As people's attitudes about flight attendants seeing the world in the 1960s, there was a fascination for the open road. Hollywood could no longer ignore truck drivers' larger-than-life personalities, and entertainment started cashing in on the exploding trend.

As a professional truck driver, you keep America moving and make it possible for the rest of the country to go to the store for groceries or to order items and have them shipped to their homes. Without hard-working truck drivers like yourself, our country would not be nearly as great as it is today. As a token of our thanks, Knight Transportation hosts a quarterly Drivers, Dine-In, & Drive truck driver appreciation event!

Whether you are a trucker by profession, know someone who is, are simply curious about the industry, or want to expand your knowledge for trivia night, the following fun facts are worth a look. After all, who wouldn’t want to know some random fun facts about semi-trucks and the trucking industry?

When it comes to life on the road as a truck driver, the amenities at a truck stop or truck terminal take on an elevated importance. After all, it is these locations that often give truck drivers their only taste of normalcy or allow them to take care of personal hygiene items. They are necessary to keep them going, making those long-haul trips possible and more enjoyable.

Truck driving is so iconic that not only have dozens of movies been made about the lifestyle, hundreds of songs pay homage to life on the road. You may be surprised to know not all of the songs were made in the 60s and 70s. Here are the top 10 trucker songs and why we love them.

Beyond the Rig is the “un-corporate” voice of the trucking industry. You’ll see and hear what it’s like to be a professional trucker from two carrier insiders who are not afraid, to be honest. Through interviews, stories, and industry topics, you get a refreshing tell-it-like-it-is approach to life on the road.

Podcasts give trucking industry pros a whole new way to communicate about life on the road and what it takes to be a trucker today. Many seasoned truck drivers are eager to share their experiences, advice, tips, and tricks, and opinions on the state of trucking in America. Here are the top 9 trucking podcasts and why you should tune in.

American truck stops have experienced an up and down reputation over the years. In the 70s, when the open road called out to everyone, they were cool places to meet people from all walks of life. By the late 80s, truck stops became a bit more unsafe. Today though, truck stops have modern utilities, electronics, and amenities rivaling five-star hotels. Across the country, there's a resurgence and revitalization of truck stops and a return to truckers' real community of sharing and caring for one another. However, truck stop etiquette for truck drivers remains the same.

There are as many ways to spend your time on the road as there are hours. If you’ve had enough of staring out your cab window wondering how to make better use of your time – you’re in luck. All you need is your imagination and a smartphone, then leave the rest to us. Here are 7 hobbies for truck drivers.

Any day is a good day to get the trucker in your life a gift. It doesn’t have to a special occasion like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day or Mother’s, or a birthday either. Because life on the road tends to wear down supplies and accessories faster than most travelers, your favorite essential worker out there on the road will appreciate your thoughtful gift. So, get ready to make a trucker’s day with one of our 10 Best Gifts for Truck Drivers.

Whether over-the-road trucking (OTR trucking) or long-haul trucking is a way of life, or a job is up to each truck driver. For many, the trucker lifestyle is a calling, and the road “calls your name.”