Trucking Families

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Miss your family? Truck drivers and their families can stay in touch and connect with each other here at the Layover.com Family Center.

Your job includes a lot of time away from your family. The Layover.com Family Center is where you and your loved ones can come for support, advice, and to find someone that'll listen! It can get lonely on the road, but it's also lonely for the trucker's spouse at home.

Staying in touch can be challenging. There are many special columns and featured writers contributing to the Layover.com Family Center. While away from your trucking family, truck drivers and/or their significant others can connect through an e-list, chat rooms, posting forums, or you can sign up for the Layover Family Center Newsletter.

A Trucker's Wife

Staff Writer

    Each month a trucker's wife gives you a glimpse of their experiences, many of which you'll probably relate to and sympathize with!

    To New Trucking Wives
    I am a newbie at this. My husband and I have only been married for two years. I was a waitress at a truck stop when I met him, my knight in shining armor. He did his best to describe the life to me...

Tell it to Tillie

Tillie

    Tillie gets to the point and doesn't tip toe around the issues. The trucking industry is a tough one and Tillie is just as tough!

    Be a Team Through Tough Times
    My husband and I have been what I call a truck driving team for about ten years now. I am the stay-at-home wife, and he is the truck driver. Most people do not realize that this is a team effort whether you are both on the truck or not...

Trucking Industry Articles/Columns

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  • Hook Me Up - Summer is in full swing and by this time the cry of "I'm bored" is being heard from school-aged children everywhere. As parents, we want to encourage our kids to go outside and play. We also want to encourage them to continue learning...

Features

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  • Romance At Home - The same elements make up a perfect date no matter where it takes place. Surprise, creativity, humor, planning and interest. You can have the perfect date in your living room if you keep these key elements in mind...

Trucking Industry Essentials

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  • Family Center E-List
    The E-list is a way to form a community of support, ease the distances in our lives, and improve communication.
  • Our Mission
    We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the trucking family by addressing everyday difficulties.
  • Submissions
    Are you interested in writing for our site? We want to hear from you...
  • Newsletter Sign-up
    The Family Center newsletter keeps you up to date on trucking family concerns and changes to our web site...
  • Community Center
    Chat live in one of our chat rooms or join in the discussion in one of our forums.
  • Arcade
    Gopher, Hangman, Marbles, 4 in a Row, Numbers Puzzle....and more!