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Funding Threat for California, Washington, and New Mexico Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Tuesday that California, Washington, and New Mexico stand to lose millions in federal funding if they do not enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. The statement follows an inves
The Song Inspired by a Dedicated Trucker The song “Pocketful of Quarters” by the Joe Stamm Band draws its inspiration from Charlie Roberts, a former truck driver and OOIDA member. A True Trucker “He drove flatbeds, box trucks, concrete mixers, and tankers. He did it all,” recalled Cindy Roberts. “He
Who are you and where are you from?My name is Eddie Scott, and I proudly hail from Sunderland. For this project, I’m representing myself as Ice Road Trucker. What is it you do?I create and perform pop music. How long have you been doing it?I composed my very first terrible song around the age of
Chase Matthew’s Musical Journey Chase Matthew, known for his hit “Darlin’,” has gained traction on country radio by infusing a pop element into his music. Evolution of His Sound Longtime supporters will recognize the familiar themes and sounds from his Chase album, including tracks like “Drives My T
Investigation into Fatal Collision Officials announced on Friday that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) plans to interview the pickup truck driver involved in a tragic accident with a church van in the Texas Hill Country, which resulted in the deaths of thirteen individuals from the bu
Rethinking Stereotypes About Truckers Anne Balay, who holds degrees from the University of Chicago, has firsthand experience working as both a mechanic and a truck driver. In her book Semi Queer, she expresses her affinity for the unique mental state that long-haul driving provides: “I love that fee
Looking Back at Drive-By Truckers The charming young men in the photo represent Drive-By Truckers as they were in 2003, the year they released the iconic album Decoration Day. At that time, a very young Jason Isbell was part of the band as one of its three songwriters. While Isbell contributed fewer
Ashley Cooke Delights Fans at 2025 CRS New Faces Show Ashley Cooke astonished attendees at the 2025 CRS New Faces of Country Music event held in downtown Nashville on Friday night (Feb. 21) by inviting her new duet partner, Joe Jonas, on stage for an unexpected performance of their latest collaborat
Endless Trends of Viral Videos Viral video trends know no bounds, transcending age, class, and geography. Recently, a compelling video featuring an Indian truck driver interviewing in front of his five-bedroom house in the USA has sparked diverse reactions among internet users. Revisiting a Popular
