Audiobooks & Podcasts for Truckers
Long hours behind the wheel can be tough. Audio keeps your mind engaged, helps fight fatigue, and makes the miles roll by faster. Whether you’re into thrillers, biographies, business books—or you prefer podcasts and live talk radio—there’s something for every driver. Below are today’s best places to get audiobooks and podcasts—plus a quick nod to how truckers used to do it back in the day.
Best Places to Get Audiobooks
Audible (Amazon)
Biggest library and a very driver-friendly app. Use monthly credits for any title, plus stream from the Audible Plus catalog. Works with iOS/Android, CarPlay, and many head units.
Audiobooks.com
Strong Audible alternative with a huge catalog. Subscription credits + streaming; lots of drivers like the interface and recommendations.
Spotify Audiobooks
Convenient if you already use Spotify. Offline listening, discovery, and everything in one app (music + audiobooks).
Apple Books (Audiobooks)
Buy once—no subscription. Great for iPhone/iPad users who want to own titles forever. CarPlay support is rock solid.
Free with Your Library Card
Many libraries offer free digital audiobooks. Check these apps, link your card, and download for offline listening.
Podcasts & Live Radio for Truckers
Podcasts are perfect when you don’t want a long book—grab quick shows on news, trucking life, business tips, or comedy. Live talk keeps you company overnight. Here are reliable places to start:
Road Dog Trucking (SiriusXM Ch. 146)
Live driver talk, news, and call-in shows all day. Great overnight company on the road (subscription required).
Red Eye Radio
Landmark overnight show with a huge trucking audience. Stream live or catch segments on demand.
Land Line Now (OOIDA)
Daily news and policy updates focused on professional drivers. Solid way to stay informed.
Spotify Podcasts
One tap to find trucking shows, business pods, and comedy. Download for offline.
Apple Podcasts
Huge selection and CarPlay support. Easy follow + auto-download for daily drives.
Popular Trucking Podcasts
A couple long-running driver favorites to sample:
A Nod to the Old Days
Drivers used to rent audiobooks at one stop and return them at another. Most chains don’t run those programs anymore, but it’s a fun piece of trucking history. If you like physical media, your local library still lends CDs—and the digital apps below are free with a card:
