{"id":1368,"date":"2020-02-04T12:49:18","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T17:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=1368"},"modified":"2021-07-14T13:01:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T17:01:01","slug":"8-badass-trucking-movies-need-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/8-badass-trucking-movies-need-see\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Badass Trucking Movies You Need to See"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Alright my long haulers and CB-radio callers, it\u2019s time to get out the popcorn and soda and settle down for some stellar movies. As much as we hate to admit, trucking can get pretty monotonous<\/a> on the road. That’s why popping in a DVD or tuning into Netflix at the next rest stop is a perfect way to pass the time. There\u2019s no shortage of films starring big rigs, so we\u2019ve picked out a few for your viewing pleasure. Here’s our list of some of the best trucking movies ever made!<\/p>\n

8 Best Trucking Movies You Need to See<\/h2>\n

1. Joy Ride<\/h3>\n

Joy Ride (2001)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The first up on the list is Joy Ride<\/em>. This thriller features a young Paul Walker (R.I.P.) and Steve Zahn taking a cross-country road trip. Roger Ebert described it as \u201ca first-rate pure thriller, an exercise that depends on believable characters and the director’s skill in putting the pieces together.\u201d This movie is the perfect combination of buddy-joyride and white-knuckle thriller.<\/p>\n

2. Big Rig<\/h3>\n

Big Rig (2008)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The second movie on our list is actually a documentary. This documentary follows the lives of various long haulers. Filmmaker Doug Pray joins a handful of truckers as they make their daily commute. His interviews with the truckers during their trips are candid and give a glimpse inside the trucker lifestyle. This is a perfect film that really helps those outside of the trucking industry to understand what life is like on the road.<\/p>\n

3. Maximum Overdrive<\/h3>\n

Maximum Overdrive (1986)<\/strong> <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

As a huge Stephen King fan, this one is my personal favorite out of the best trucking movies. What\u2019s more entertaining than watching lawn mowers, big rigs, and other motorized vehicles attempting to mow down every last earth inhabitant? Emilio Estevez plays a great protagonist and this is a great film not only for the absurd laughs, but for the action and adventure as well.<\/p>\n