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Truckers turn flatbed into grill spot, share good company

A couple of truckers shared a wholesome moment by grilling out together in a truck stop parking lot this week.

How it started: One driver noticed another was about to start cooking. Instead of just minding his own business, he offered up his flatbed trailer as a makeshift outdoor kitchen.

  • The drivers turned the flatbed into a “roadside kitchen," sharing stories and food right there in the lot.
  • “He noticed I was about to start cooking, and he said, ‘go ahead and use my trailer,’” said one of the drivers.

Why it matters: Life on the road can get lonely, but moments like these show the kind of friendship and kindness that happens among truckers.

These simple connections are a reminder of the strong community out there on the highways, one grill at a time.

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