Trump Wants to Lower Diesel Costs, But Will Truckers Actually Save Money?
With diesel prices remaining near record highs, President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order aimed at providing temporary fuel cost relief for American truck drivers, owner-operators, and farmers. However, representatives from the fuel and trucking industries are raising concerns about how the plan will work in practice. According to an announcement from the […]
Trucker Appreciation Giveaway Winners 2026
The American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Trucker Appreciation Giveaway! And the winners are… This giveaway is just one of many ways AAOO continues to support the trucking community! Thank you to everyone who participated in our promotion. If you missed out on our Independence […]
Tesla Semi Rollout Picks Up Steam as Major Fleets Line Up
After years of delays, test programs, and plenty of questions from the trucking industry, the Tesla Semi may finally be entering its biggest phase yet. Tesla is holding a major Semi Rollout event on September 24 at its dedicated factory in Sparks, Nevada, and several familiar names in trucking and freight appear to be part […]
Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Putting More Pressure on Truckers
Truck drivers and owner-operators are feeling squeezed at the pump as diesel prices climb to record levels across the country. According to the Associated Press, the national average for diesel reached $5.85 per gallon in early September, a record at the time and nearly 56% higher than the roughly $3.76 average seen before the U.S.-Iran […]
Watch This Trucker Leave the Wheel While Driving
We’ve seen plenty of questionable decisions behind the wheel, but this one might take the cake… A video recently posted on r/Truckers shows a truck driver getting completely out of the driver’s seat while his semi rolls down the highway. The post quickly took off on the subreddit, attracting more than 1,000 upvotes and plenty […]
Axe-Wielding Barefoot Driver Attacks 2 Semi Trucks
Truckers have to be ready for just about anything on the highway, but this probably wasn’t on anyone’s list. A New Jersey man was arrested after Indiana State Police say he attacked two semi trucks with an axe on Interstate 80 in Hammond, Indiana, before leading police on a pursuit. According to a press release […]
Semi Dangles 50 Feet Above I-71 After Brake Failure
A semi truck crash in Cincinnati turned into a dramatic rescue after the truck smashed through a concrete barrier and was left dangling nearly 50 feet above Interstate 71 with two people still trapped inside the cab. According to WLWT the crash happened on August 30, on the Martin Luther King Drive overpass above I-71 […]
Trucker Appreciation Giveaway 2026
September is here, and the American Association of Owner Operators (AAOO) is celebrating Trucker Appreciation by giving 3 lucky truckers the chance to win an epic prize package including: Polarized Sunglasses Truck Driver’s Seat Cushion How to Enter: Entering is easy! Simply submit your: ✅ Name ✅ Email Address ✅ Phone Number That’s it! Once […]
WATCH: Why Trailers Need Side Markers
A terrifying crash video making the rounds online is a pretty good example of how quickly things can go wrong when a trailer is difficult to see in the dark. The video, posted to r/Truckers by u/muck2profit shows exactly “why you need side markers” The dashcam video shows a POV driving down a dark two-lane […]
Watch: Semi Slams Into Overpass and Flips Onto Its Side
A wild dashcam video out of New York shows the moment a tractor-trailer smashes into an overpass, sending debris flying before the entire rig tips over and slides across the highway. According to ABC News, the crash happened around 12:20 p.m. on Monday, August 10, on southbound I-87/New York State Thruway in South Nyack, New […]