Dave MacMillan, a beloved trucking YouTube personality, passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 68.
Background: MacMillan, known as the 'Voice of the Trucker,' started his trucking career in 1976 in the Canadian Rockies. He brought decades of experience to his popular YouTube channel, Smart-Trucking, which he founded with his wife Cathy and son Nick. The channel tackled important trucking issues like driver pay, safety, and working conditions.
Legacy: MacMillan’s influence extended globally, reaching drivers in numerous countries with his candid and knowledgeable videos. He was known for addressing contentious topics head-on and advocating for better conditions for truckers.
- He logged over 5 million miles in his career.
- Continued to drive locally even after semi-retiring in 2021.
- Inspired and mentored countless truckers through his online presence.
Personal Life: MacMillan was deeply loved by his family and community. He shared a strong bond with his wife of 39 years, Cathy, and was a father to Lindsay and Nick. He will also be missed by many other family members and friends, as reported according to Logan's Funeral Home.
A memorial video will premiere on the Smart-Trucking channel on September 27. His loss is profoundly felt by the trucking community.