When a vehicle passes a big truck and a kid along for the ride pumps their arm, truckers do what they always do, they blow their air horn. This is the “Trucker Salute” and it’s becoming less and less common out there on the road. It has been suggested that technology is to blame for keeping children occupied on the road, but maybe we can bring awareness to this dying tradition and bring back its popularity. With long days on the road, the Trucker Salute lifts trucker’s spirits and gives them a sense of home as the loud horn and acknowledgment brings a smile to each child’s face.
Spread the word, let’s keep this going.