Truck Driver Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old truck driver quotes, truck driver sayings, and truck driver proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.

Every truck driver kind of gets a bond with his truck. They may say they don't but they do. Johnny Napier
Most of the time out here a truck driver eats cold sandwiches, cakes, and cookies, junk food is the biggest thing we eat. Johnny Napier
A truck driver always know how far he is from home. No matter where he is at. Johnny Napier
Little did I know how tough it would be / to drive a huge truck. / A driver has to be stout of mind and gut, / and the driver can never, never give up. Bill Overmyer
Altogether, tis their discipline, pride and courage, / that really helps them out. / They only have ten hours a day to drive. / They have to think smart to survive Bill Overmyer
Truck driving is a lifestyle, not a job. Les Auger
Driving truck will control your life and what you do with it. Les Auger
Now if there's one thing truck drivers know how to do, it's sitting around telling stories. Joe Ward
Then there are those of us that being a truck driver is what we do. A truck is a tool just like a crescent wrench, a tool doing a job. Joe Ward
To me, that seemed like an incredibly sad and lonely life, but he was very matter of fact about it; he loved the open road and driving his truck. Joe Ward
The first day on the job is a very stressful tome for most drivers, whether it be their first or tenth time, because they are on unfamiliar ground; the truck, the paperwork, and the customers are all new. Claude Charron
There is an advantage to driving a truck in that you are sitting high and can see over the car in front of you, as well as farther down the road. Claude Charron
A driver must know when to pullover. Even if there is a delivery to make, a power nap is in order but not in the sleeper berth if there is work to be done. Claude Charron
Driving a tractor-trailer is no joke! Unless you are willing to give it 100 percent, you will never be a good driver. Period. Harry Gorge
Common sense and training are the only tools a good driver can use to protect themselves against the millions of four wheelers darting in and out of traffic. Harry Gorge
A good driver will maintain a circle of awareness of everything happening around them. Harry Gorge
Be careful. A careful driver knows that careless drivers do not understand and just how dangerous they are. Harry Gorge
A qualified truck driver must be able to follow company's rules and procedures when planning fuel stops to and from destinations. Percy J. Tucker
A driver must be able to manage time effectively. A driver who possesses this skill is advantageous to the success of your company. Percy J. Tucker
A driver must be willing to be flexible. They have to be able to quickly adapt to changes in travel, load pick-up and delivery schedule. Percy J. Tucker
A driver can become easily tired and stressed due to being overworked sleep pattern changes. It is vitally important to find out if a potential driver can deal with stress on a daily basis. Percy J. Tucker
Some people go out of their way to make the truck driver's job harder than it already is. You might think their job is easy..well it can be physically. But stop to think a minute about the mental stress on this job that a truck driver goes through everyday. Terrence Maddox
Do you think a truck driver makes a goo money? Well he does make pretty good money. Terrence Maddox
Each truck driver does his, or her, part in keeping food on our tables and shoes on our feet. They get very little respect from most people and have to deal with a countless numbers of obstacles along the way. Terrence Maddox
We truckers need our truck stops for food, fuel, rest, and relaxation, and it makes our visit more enjoyable to see smiling faces. Terrence Maddox
Truck drivers work very hard for living,and this is a fact that deserves some appreciation. Craig Holloman
Motivation is very helpful for truck drivers because it helps them to get their job done correctly. Craig Holloman
Being a truck driver involves much more than sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle and driving all day. There are plenty of skills needed in order to do a great job at it. Craig Holloman
Truck drivers need to be responsible and reliable. Craig Holloman
Truck driving is a hard profession requiring long hours and weeks from home. Richard H. Freer