MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Truckers Say “10-4”

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Truckers Say “10-4”

Some truck driver slang just makes sense. Like “Bambi”, which means a deer is in the vicinity. “Go-go Juice” means diesel fuel. “Seat covers” are actually pants. But what about the phrase “10-4”. You may know that 10-4 basically means “okay” or “I got your message”, but why? Where did that come from? 10-4 came…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Do Truckers Sleep?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where Do Truckers Sleep?

If you’re anything like me, one of the big questions you have about a truck driver anytime you see him or her driving their big rigs is: “where do you guys sleep?” Well, contrary to popular belief, being a trucker doesn’t always mean you’re destined to make long, cross-country trips with nights & nights away…