April 18, 2026
Trucker’s 18-Wheeler with Impressive Mileage A truck driver purchased an 18-wheeler in 1999, initially clocked at just 28 miles. Remarkably, the truck is still in use today, with the owner highlighting its astonishing mileage, which he still drives daily and has no plans to sell. Life on the Road Truckers often rack up thousands of […]
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January 27, 2026
Meet Jerry Clark: A Trucking Veteran with a Big Heart Jerry Clark, originally from North Carolina and currently a driver for Estes Express Lines, embodies a larger-than-life persona that matches the incredible number of safe miles he has logged throughout his career. Early Driving Journey Clark began his driving career in 1992 with Schneider and […]
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September 21, 2025
Truck Driving and the Lifelong Journey of Finn Murphy TERRY GROSS, HOST: Welcome to FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. As someone who drives a compact car, I was intrigued by the life of Finn Murphy, who navigates a 70,000-pound truck with a 53-foot trailer. In his memoir, The Long Haul, Murphy shares his experiences from […]
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May 5, 2025
The World of Rob Piper: A Lorry Driver’s Experience Rob Piper’s life is painted in shades of grey, blue, and black. Early mornings find him navigating the dark blue-black sky while driving his 44-tonne DAF XF lorry out of the Southampton industrial estate. At 6 a.m., the grey roads are primarily lined with lorries, their […]
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