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From mind-blowing speeds to amazing stunts, these are just a few of the most remarkable truck records.
The world of road transport is, without a doubt, fascinating. Truck drivers are capable of accomplishing feats that few other drivers could execute with the same skill. This industry is not only crucial to keeping the supply chain alive but also hides extraordinary stories and achievements. Over the years, some records set in the industry have pushed the limits of what we imagine drivers are capable of.
In this collection, we will explore some of the most impressive accomplishments achieved by trucks and their drivers. From mind-blowing speeds to amazing stunts, these are just a few of the most remarkable records in the history of road transport.
The most surprising truck records
The largest semi-trailer in the world
While all trucks are impressively large, the largest semi-trailer in the world (so far) weighs over 71 tons. According to data from Trucker Dude, the Tractomas TR 10×10 D100 was manufactured by Nicolas Industrie SAS in France, and with its unimaginable weight, it has held the record for the largest semi-trailer in the world since 2005.
The largest truck parade
The largest truck parade consisted of 480 trucks and was organized by the Tahya Misr Fund in Cairo, Egypt, on November 20, 2020, according to Guinness World Records data.
The parade stretched for 7.5 km, breaking the previous world record set 16 years earlier in the Netherlands, which had 416 trucks.
Longest distance driven in reverse
Driving in reverse is, in itself, quite a feat, but can you imagine doing it for over 100 km? That was the amazing record achieved in Germany, with a Mercedes-Benz Trucks Daimler Truck AG in June 2025. The driver covered a total of 124,678 km (77,471 miles) in reverse with an articulated truck. The record attempt ended after six hours and twenty-one minutes. According to Guinness data, the truck measured 16.85 meters in length.
The fastest truck in the world (jet-powered)
Modern trucks can reach impressive speeds, but have you ever wondered how fast a truck powered by jet engines could go? That was the case with “Shockwave,” a truck that reached a top speed of 376 mph (605 km/h), setting a record in 1997. This incredible feat was made possible by three J34-48 Pratt & Whitney jet engines, the same ones used in the U.S. Navy’s T-2 Buckeye aircraft.
Most safe miles driven by a commercial truck driver
Truck drivers aren’t just capable of setting records that defy safety, and one example is William Coe Jr. from Tallahassee, Florida. Coe was honored in 2009 for safely driving a total of 3,001,276 miles in a commercial truck, with not a single accident since 1986.
The fastest wheelie in a truck
Who would have thought that trucks can also do a famous “wheelie”? Well, they can, and in October 2000, French driver Patrick Bourny set the record for the highest speed achieved while doing a wheelie. At 55 miles per hour, this accomplishment is certainly impressive.
Longest ramp jump by a truck with a trailer
The longest jump by a truck with a trailer was 25.48 meters (83 feet 7 inches), achieved by Mike Ryan in November 2014 at Bentwaters Park, Suffolk, United Kingdom. This record was set on behalf of EMC Corporation and the Lotus F1 team.
These feats once again prove that being a trucker is no easy job. At least we know they have fun while doing it.
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