Remember the simpler days before interstates when there was no such thing as a fast–food restaurant? After driving along a two–lane highway all day long and wanting to pick a place to eat, your mother would say, "Look for a place where all the trucks are stopped!"

The trucks have all stopped at The All–American Truck Stop Cookbook, which contains more than 250 favorite truck stop recipes of the three million men and women who drive the 18–wheelers that keep America rolling. In addition, the book pays homage to the romance and true grit of trucking life. It includes colorful stories and scenic side trips through the history of America's trucking industry, including dozens of nostalgic photos of some of the early truckers and their rigs along with pictures of top truck stops of today and yesteryear.

The All–American Truck Stop Cookbook is sure to please any fan of big rigs, life on the road, and great American food. So check your oil, fill it up, and get ready to dig into the delicious recipes and lore from beloved truck stops from across America.