Category: Trucker Thanksgiving

Where Truckers Can Find Turkey Dinners For Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021 by - Trucker Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is already here and we gladly welcome the most turkey-filled time of the year! We thank all the members of the trucking industry who have been hard at work shipping turkeys all across the nation. About 46 million were delivered all over just so people can enjoy a traditional meal with their families.

If you are going to be OTR this holiday we hope that when you get the chance to go home you will be surrounded by family and friends to enjoy your own special turkey dinner. However, you can still enjoy a turkey meal on the road.

Cook Your Own Meal?

Of course, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try cooking a meal right in your rig. 

Our team tried just that this year with mixed results. Check out our attempt to make a Thanksgiving meal with nothing but truckstop items below!

Where Truckers Can Find Turkey

But if you want to take a break from chaotic Thanksgiving travel to enjoy your own turkey lunch or dinner complete with a slice of pie then you can head to a restaurant like Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrels usually provide excellent truck parking and have a comfortable, at-home atmosphere to make your Thanksgiving meal warm and welcoming.

You can also head to Denny’s for an excellent turkey meal. Because a lot of truck stops like Flying J have Denny’s built-in then it will make for a convenient stop to rest, shower, enjoy some turkey, and more.

Other notable places serving up awesome Thanksgiving meals include Iron Skillet, Country Pride, and more.

But what if we told you that there are places to score free turkey? Hold onto your britches, because it’s true! Head to the Boise Stage Shop in Boise Idaho off of I-84 exit 71 for a free turkey dinner with trimmings.

You can also head to the Cowboy Cafe in Lyman, Wyoming for an all-inclusive turkey dinner. You get all the good sides like stuffing, a dinner roll, potatoes, and even a slice of pumpkin pie. Just show your CDL at these locations to enjoy the free food.

Thank You From ExpressTruckTax

Here at ExpressTruckTax, we are very thankful for all the hard work you do to deliver supplies and needs all across the nation. We sincerely hope you will find the time to celebrate Thanksgiving with your loved ones and get the chance to enjoy a warm turkey meal on Thanksgiving!

Show Your Appreciation To a Trucker This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2020 by - Trucker Thanksgiving

It’s no secret that truckers are the backbone of the American economy. Without them — and the freight they haul — our entire way of life would disappear.

It has been a difficult year in many ways, but we are so thankful for the hard work and dedication of truckers.

Despite all they do, truckers are rarely given the respect and gratitude they deserve. Plus, many truckers find themselves on the road and separated from their families on Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving, consider thanking a trucker for what they do in one of the following ways.

Showing your appreciation

Consider signing up for the “Meals for 18 Wheels” program on Facebook. Through this volunteer program, you will be connected to drivers who are away from home and in need of a meal.

Just having a warm, homemade meal can make all the difference during the holidays.

“Meals for 18 Wheels” serves truckers during the rest of the year too. So if you are too busy during the holiday season, consider volunteering some other time.

Thank a trucker

Maybe you could take an extra step and deliver care packages at your local truck stop. Even small gifts can make a world of difference for someone spending Thanksgiving away from home.

Happy Thanksgiving from Express Truck Tax

Lastly, just thank a trucker. Shake their hand and give them a smile. Let them know that we appreciate all that they do.

From everyone here at Express Truck Tax, Happy Thanksgiving, Truckers.

How To Cook a Thanksgiving Meal In Your Rig

Posted on November 13, 2018 by - cooking Thanksgiving on the Road, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving 2018, thanksgiving date, thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving Hours, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving side dishes, Trucker Thanksgiving

How To Cook a Thanksgiving Meal In Your Rig

Happy Thanksgiving, truckers! Can you believe that turkey time is almost here? Some of you can, because you have probably been delivering loads and loads of turkeys so families all across the nations can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

We also know that with crazy Black Friday shipping demands that you’re probably busy driving during this holiday. We hope that you get the chance to go home soon and spend time with your family and friends. However, if you find yourself out on the road here’s how to prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner in your rig.

Cooking Your Own Trucking Thanksgiving Dinner

First of all, we need a moment to thank the crockpot for making cooking tons of delicious meals OTR possible. Thank you for giving truckers the opportunity to become in rig chefs and for providing excellent meal options aside from fast food.

That being said, you can cook your turkey exactly the way you want it in your crockpot! As you drive, your turkey will be slowing heating to perfection. Simply place your turkey in the crockpot with enough water to cover a third of it. You can use chicken broth instead of water if you would prefer.

Then add any spices, butter, and glaze that you would like and set the crockpot on low heat. In about five hours you will have one heck of a delicious juicy turkey! We recommend packing some snacks to eat while it’s cooking because that delicious turkey aroma will fill your rig.

You can also easily make banana pudding in your rig for a classic Thanksgiving dessert. All you need is pudding mix, water, vanilla wafers, and bananas. Follow the simple instructions and let the pudding chill in your mini fridge until you’re ready to eat it.

For a side dish, get some microwaveable sweet potatoes and head them up for about 5 minutes. Then you can add butter, cinnamon, and even mini marshmallows to them to make an OTR sweet potato casserole.

Another incredibly easy Thanksgiving side to make is cranberry sauce. Just open the can in your rig and enjoy.

Fruit salad can easily be mixed up in a large bowl. Apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, and multi-colored marshmallows with mayonnaise makes for a savory sweet and tangy fruit salad that you won’t be able to get enough of.

Happy Thanksgiving

How To Cook a Thanksgiving Meal In Your Rig

The ExpressTruckTax team thanks you for all your hard work delivering goods across the US to make Thanksgiving possible. If you’re driving over the holiday, remember that cooking your favorite recipes in your rig is easier than you think, and actually can be cheaper (better) than truckstop turkey dinners.

Please tell us your favorite Thanksgiving traditions in the comment section below.