Truckers take a beating during severe storm, ‘travel not advised’
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) says that multiple roads are impassible after a severe storm passed through on Monday.
Driver warns of the importance of the ‘move-over’ law after near-death experience
A truck driver suffered minor injuries over the weekend after a semi truck hauling an oversized load didn’t observe the ‘move-over’ rule. The driver, a CDLLife App user who...
Trucker-community comes together to help out a driver whose truck was robbed
A CDLLife App user and truck driver was robbed in Bakersfield, California earlier this week. Now, his fellow CDLLife App members are coming together to help replace what was stolen from him.
REWARD: Trucker seeking help, offering reward for return of lost trucking kitty
A trucker and CDLLife App member is on the search for his lost cat after the feline went missing in South Dakota recently. App user Kenneth E. says he...
CDLLife App members’ touching tribute to driver who was taken away too soon
In the wake of a terrible accident, CDLLife App members have come together to honor the life of a community member who was taken too soon. 48-year-old truck...
Here’s a chilling inside-look at the realities of trucking
A CDLLife App member shared her makeshift strategy for feeling secure while alone OTR in a somewhat chilling post to the app this week. App member Pocono Princess posted...
PSA: Don’t pull out in front of moving semi trucks
A truck driver was forced to make a quick decision after a four-wheeler made a potentially fatal mistake earlier this week. CDLLife App member George A. shared a post...
This truck driver is the embodiment of ‘if it fits, it ships’
A truck driver was caught conducting a questionable ‘tow job’ in a post to the CDLLife App earlier this week. CDLLife App member Mike S. posted the wild photo...
I-84 closed in eastern Oregon for ‘multiple truck’ slide-offs
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has closed a portion of eastbound I-84 after multiple trucks slid off the road during severe winter weather conditions. I-84 EB remains closed in...
This trucker is spreading the love for his soon-to-retire trucking pops
A truck driver and CDLLife App member is sending off his pops in style as the eve of his retirement approaches. “How much love can my 75 year old...
Here’s a reminder on the importance of proper load securement
A CDLLife App member posted a photo of a gnarly wreck that serves as a reminder of the importance of headache racks and proper load securement. App member Mike...
Yet another reason why you should never skip the pre-trip.
A close-call while OTR is serving as a sobering reminder about the importance of a thorough pre-check for CDLLife App users this week. CDLLife App member and truck driver,...
Wet roads spell trouble for bobtail driver
Slick Houston highways claimed at least one big rig over the holiday weekend. The accident happened on Saturday, November 28th at around 3 p.m. on Interstate 69/Southwest Freeway in...
Take a peek into the ‘sunny side’ of trucking
Whether truck drivers are up before the dawn, or prefer to drive away into the sunset, there’s no disputing that truck drivers get the best views in the country.
Reminder: You never know what a trucker has been through
Trigger Warning: piece touches on the topics of suicide and mental health A CDLLife App member took to the app this week to tackle a very serious subject:...
Story Time: Road hazards come in all shapes and sizes
A truck driver and CDLLife App member had a close call with an unexpected road hazard in Missouri on Wednesday, and took to the app to tell the tale.