So, Do Truckers Still Use CB Radio?

When you think of a big rig truck driver going down the road, how do you picture him? If you imagine him clutching a radio mic in one hand while belting out CB lingo like an auctioneer, you aren’t alone.

This popular conception of trucking generally and professional truck drivers has long been a trope in pop culture, but it’s also a truthful one. Or, at least, it was until the advent of the smartphone. But have smartphones truly taken over, even in trucking? Do truckers still use CB radios?

Yes, truckers still use CB radios although they aren’t nearly as ubiquitous today as they used to be. For spontaneous communication with other nearby vehicles, docks, and other installations, CB radio is still the standard.

CB radio has been a facet of trucking for decades, and though it has experienced boom and bust times, it’s still around today in large numbers and isn’t going anywhere.

Many seasoned truckers swear up and down that your truck isn’t complete, and you aren’t roadworthy without one. Keep reading, and we’ll talk more about how CB is still hanging on for truckers.

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