Every week on the CDLLife App, drivers share snapshots of their lives that remind us why trucking is more than just a job. It’s a lifestyle full of stories, challenges, and connections that go the distance. Here’s what stood out this week.
A new red rig has joined the fleet, and its driver is calling on the CDLLife community for help naming it. There’s simply nothing quite like that new truck energy.
About seven years ago, one driver made a friend on CDLLife, a fellow trucker from Venezuela learning the ropes of American trucking. They kept in touch for years, sharing advice, encouragement, and friendship from the road. This week, after all that time, they finally met in person in Atlanta. Proof that the CDLLife community is more than just posts — it’s family.
And the story didn’t stop there — she and her longtime friend capped off the day with dinner at a down-home buffet in Jackson, GA, complete with real cornbread and Southern comfort food done right.
From frozen lake beds to sloped bridges, this driver’s seen it all — but this week took the cake: a live load inside a limestone cave near Kansas City, Missouri. With tight walls, heavy condensation, and no Batman in sight, it made for a unique loading experience.
Sometimes the route takes you somewhere unexpected. One driver had to stop mid-route while hauling tournament cars — proving that even when you’re surrounded by fairways and greens, trucking’s no game.
A 1973 Autocar with a 400 Cummins, still out working the fields in Clark’s Grove, MN — because some trucks are just built different. This beast has been around for decades and is still earning its keep.
From tight cave docks to lifelong friendships and vintage iron, this week’s CDLLife posts capture exactly what makes trucking — and the people behind the wheel — unforgettable. Want to see your story featured next week? Share your best road moments in the CDLLife App and you might just see your post in next week’s roundup!