Top 15 Trucker Music Anthems to Fuel Your Drive

At Open Way Inc., we know that trucking is more than just a job — it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned CDL Class A driver hauling flatbed loads, running oversize freight coast-to-coast, or pulling a step deck across tough terrain, music is your road companion. The right playlist keeps you awake, motivated, and connected to the long-haul trucking spirit that defines our industry.

This list of Top 15 Trucking Songs is handpicked for America’s professional drivers — the men and women moving heavy equipment, machinery, and oversized freight across the highways of the USA. These classics and modern anthems capture the grind, freedom, and pride of life behind the wheel.

1. Convoy – C.W. McCall

The ultimate trucking anthem. This CB-radio classic from 1975 became a movement in itself, symbolizing the unity of truckers hauling everything from flatbeds to reefers in defiance of unfair restrictions.

2. Truckin’ – The Grateful Dead

A laid-back but powerful jam for those long stretches on I-80 or I-40. Perfect for CDL drivers on cross-country hauls who live for the open road.

3. On the Road Again – Willie Nelson

Every oversize load hauler knows the feeling: leaving home, climbing into the cab, and hitting the highway once more. Willie captured it perfectly.

4. Drivin’ My Life Away – Eddie Rabbitt

Fast-paced, high-energy — just like running a hot flatbed load on a tight delivery schedule.

5. Six Days on the Road – Dave Dudley

A timeless story about the grind, the law, and the determination of America’s truck drivers. For anyone running six-axle step decks or logging hours through weigh stations, this one hits home.

6. Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck – Kip Moore

Not strictly about trucking, but the pride of the rig, the open field, and the machine resonates with every CDL driver.

7. Dirt Road Anthem – Jason Aldean

Perfect for drivers hauling into rural areas, wind farms, or heavy construction zones. The rap-country fusion mirrors the grit of flatbed and oversize hauls.

8. Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler) – Alabama

Dedicated to every trucker’s family back home. A reminder that while drivers roll with heavy loads across the country, loved ones keep them moving forward.

9. East Bound and Down – Jerry Reed

If you’ve ever hustled a load with strict delivery deadlines, you know the energy this song delivers. A favorite for anyone pulling step deck trailers through mountain passes.

10. I’ve Been Everywhere – Johnny Cash

A rapid-fire classic naming towns across the USA. Flatbed and oversize drivers hauling coast-to-coast know the feeling — one day in Dallas, the next in Chicago, then Denver, Salt Lake, or Phoenix.

11. Roll Truck Roll – Red Simpson

A salute to the day-in, day-out grind of the job. This one feels like the heartbeat of long-haul trucking.

12. Truck Drivin’ Man – Terry Fell / Merle Haggard

An ode to the pride of being a trucker — whether you’re hauling steel coils, lumber, machinery, or oversized equipment, it speaks directly to drivers’ hearts.

13. Southern Man – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Not written just for trucking, but every driver moving America’s freight will connect with its honest tribute to labor.

14. Here I Am (Rocky Road) – Black Stone Cherry

A rock-heavy boost for late-night drives, perfect for step deck drivers hustling through deadlines or bad weather.

15. Life Is a Highway – Tom Cochrane / Rascal Flatts

Because it really is. From coast to coast, every mile marker is another story for America’s truckers.

Why This Playlist Matters for Flatbed, Step Deck & Oversize Drivers

Life on the road is demanding — whether you’re strapping down a flatbed load of steel beams, escorting an oversize load of wind turbine blades, or hauling equipment on a step deck trailer through tight urban streets. These songs keep you motivated when the miles stretch long, the weather turns rough, or the schedule gets tight.

At Open Way Inc., we work with professional CDL drivers across the USA, specializing in:

• Flatbed trucking jobs for drivers who know securement and heavy freight

• Step deck freight opportunities for loads that don’t fit standard dimensions

• Oversize load hauling with the permits, escorts, and experience needed to move America’s biggest projects

Just like the songs on this list, trucking is about rhythm, determination, and passion for the open road.

Drive with Open Way Inc. – Where Drivers Come First

If you’re a CDL Class A truck driver looking for steady freight, top pay, and a company that respects your time, Open Way Inc. is ready for you. We specialize in flatbed, step deck, and oversize loads across all 48 states — and we treat our drivers like family.

👉 Apply today at OpenWayInc.com and let’s roll together.

And while you’re out there, don’t forget to crank up this playlist — because every mile deserves a soundtrack.