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About Us
Big Rig Nation is an independent trucking media platform dedicated to exposing the realities of the trucking industry and giving drivers a voice.
Founded by truck drivers, Big Rig Nation has grown into one of the most recognized online platforms covering the business of trucking. Through investigative videos, driver reports, industry analysis, and direct conversations with people inside the industry, we break down the systems that affect drivers, carriers, brokers, and the supply chain as a whole.
Every week drivers from across the United States send us contracts, settlement sheets, pay statements, and real-world experiences from inside trucking companies. Our job is to analyze that information and explain what it actually means for drivers working in the industry.
Our mission is to bring transparency to trucking by helping drivers understand how the industry really works—from broker negotiations and carrier contracts to pay structures and industry regulations.
Big Rig Nation also serves as a bridge between professional drivers and reputable trucking companies. By connecting experienced drivers with companies that value professionalism and fair treatment, we help strengthen the industry from the inside out.
Through our content, community, and reporting, Big Rig Nation is building something trucking has never truly had before:
a driver-focused media platform dedicated to truth, accountability, and opportunity in the trucking industry.
Why Choose Us
Community
Value for workers' skills
Extensive experience on the field
An inclusive industry
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The Unstoppable Heartbeat Of American Transportation
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Driver Advocacy
Big Rig Nation was built to give truck drivers a voice in an industry where their perspective is often ignored. Every week we hear directly from drivers across the country—sharing contracts, settlement sheets, and real experiences from inside trucking companies. Our mission is to bring those stories into the open and help drivers understand the business side of trucking so they can protect themselves and build stronger careers.
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Media & Investigation
Big Rig Nation has grown into one of the fastest-growing independent trucking media platforms online. Through videos, reports, and industry commentary, we investigate the issues affecting drivers, carriers, and brokers across the supply chain. Our content focuses on exposing problems, educating drivers, and starting conversations the industry often avoids.
Our Values
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Industry Transparency
Trucking is a multi-billion-dollar industry, yet many drivers operate without clear information about pay structures, contracts, broker negotiations, and company policies. Big Rig Nation exists to shine light on how the system actually works. Through analysis, reporting, and real driver evidence, we break down the mechanics of the industry so drivers can make informed decisions.
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Connecting Drivers & Companies
Beyond media and reporting, Big Rig Nation helps connect experienced drivers with reputable trucking companies. By removing layers of traditional recruiting and speaking directly with drivers, we help companies find professionals who understand the industry and want long-term opportunities on the road.
Testimonials
Driver's Reviews
"The team at Big Rig Nation helped me get a very high paying job with a great company! I have been driving OTR for 15 years now, and these guys really do live by their mission statement of getting truck drivers some of the highest paying CDL-A jobs in the United States! Thank you so much Big Rig Nation for helping me find a great company"👍
George H (OTR Driver)
Testimonials
Driver's Reviews
"I was looking for an OTR job for about 2 weeks and did not find anything that really made me say WOW. When I got on the phone with Big Rig Nation, they really did give me a high paying CDL-A job that made me say WOW, this is what I have been looking for all along. These guys are the real deal and practice what they preach! 👍"
Bradley W (OTR Driver)
Testimonials
Driver's Reviews
"There are a lot of very bad trucking companies out there that DO NOT promise everything they say they will give to you. When I decided to take the chance with Big Rig Nation, they got me a job that actually delivered on EVERYTHING they promised on. When the team at Big Rig Nation says they only work with carriers who do business the right way, they were not lying."
Buck M (OTR Driver)
Understanding the Business of Trucking
Big Rig Nation was created to help drivers understand the business side of trucking—something many drivers are never taught when they enter the industry.
Every week we hear from drivers across the country who share contracts, settlement sheets, pay structures, and real experiences from inside trucking companies. By breaking down this information and explaining how the system works, we help drivers make smarter decisions about their careers.
Our goal is simple: bring transparency to an industry that affects millions of drivers, carriers, brokers, and businesses across the supply chain.
Through our reporting, education, and community, Big Rig Nation is helping drivers navigate the road ahead with clearer information and stronger opportunities.
Information
Big Rig Nation is a driver-focused media platform dedicated to helping truck drivers understand the business side of the trucking industry.
Through industry reporting, driver insights, and educational content, we break down the systems that affect drivers—from pay structures and contracts to broker negotiations and company policies.
In addition to providing information and transparency, Big Rig Nation also connects experienced drivers with reputable trucking companies across the United States. By bringing drivers and companies together directly, we help create opportunities that benefit both sides of the industry.
Our goal is simple: give drivers the knowledge they need and help connect them with real opportunities on the road.
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Patrick Nicholson, Founder of Big Rig Nation
Patrick Nicholson is the founder of Big Rig Nation, one of the fastest-growing independent media platforms focused on the trucking industry.
With more than 27 years in trucking, Patrick started his career as an OTR driver, spending 15 years behind the wheel before moving into logistics, recruiting, and operations roles within major transportation companies. That experience gave him a rare inside view of how trucking actually works—from the driver’s seat to the business side of the industry.
After years of watching drivers struggle with confusing contracts, misleading pay structures, and a lack of transparency, Patrick launched Big Rig Nation to give drivers access to the information they were never shown before.
Today Big Rig Nation reports on industry issues, analyzes contracts and pay structures, and gives drivers a platform to share what is really happening inside trucking companies. Through video reporting, industry commentary, and direct engagement with drivers across the country, Patrick has helped build a community dedicated to transparency, education, and accountability in trucking.
Rita Nicholson, Director of Big Rig Nation
Rita Nicholson serves as Director of Big Rig Nation and plays a key role in connecting drivers, companies, and industry voices across the platform.
Originally from Lithuania, Rita brings an international perspective to the trucking industry and understands the challenges drivers face when navigating complex systems and regulations across different markets. Her background in leadership and team management—overseeing large teams and operational departments—has helped Big Rig Nation grow into a global driver community.
Through her work with Big Rig Nation, Rita focuses on driver outreach, communication, and building relationships across the trucking industry. She helps ensure that drivers from all backgrounds have access to clear information, real opportunities, and a community that supports them.
Together, Patrick and Rita work to build a platform where drivers can learn, connect, and understand the business side of trucking in ways that were never available before.