Life on the Road - Trucking News Blog

Drive and Deliver is a refreshing real deal. Finally, someone tells our story. Here’s a link to a home page for a new documentary - www.driveanddeliver.com It’s a new film that offers a down-to-earth look at our profession.

It takes you into the cabs of three long-haul truckers as they make their way across the country, looking to bring a greater appreciation for the work we do. What comes through more than anything else is pride, spirit and the work-a-day attitude.

Also, the fact that we are the backbone of America. The best part is Drive and Deliver is more “actuality” than “reality.” There looks to be no bull, rather a true portrayal of the hard working trucker, our families and our pride.

Trucking has been a big topic in the news lately, and it hasn’t all been positive. So International Truck  has decided to do something about it. Last year they started interviewing truckers on video at Walcott, truck shows and truck stops about why they drive. Now they’re making a documentary (premiering late summer/early fall) to tell the real story of owner-operators.

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