# Route 66: How the Mother Road Became a Legend

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Podcast: [Trucking with OOIDA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trucking-with-ooida-7406155)
Published: 2026-02-18T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The heyday of Route 66 may be long behind us, but its memory is still going strong for a number of reasons. More than just a road, Route 66 is a symbol of American adventure, history, and culture – a reflection of our growth, struggles, and dreams. In this, the 100th year since it was established, we welcome historian David Dunaway to the show to talk about Route 66’s origin story, its impact on American culture and more, then dive into his newest book dedicated to eyeglasses. Join the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association: https://www.ooida.com/membership/ Tired of watching your rights eroded: https://fightingfortruckers.com/ Subscribe for FREE to Land Line Magazine (online or print): https://landline.media/subscribe/ A Route 66 Companion: https://www.amazon.com/Route-Companion-David-King-Dunaway/dp/0292726600 A Four-Eyed World: https://afoureyedworld.com/ Across the Tracks: A Route 66 Story: https://route66.unm.edu/ OOIDA Foundation Freight Rate Survey: https://ooida.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=xvcsDqGZvVsECHrPeIW9eQ%3D%3D Jason’s Law survey: https://tti.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HVTBNft24a2Rfg

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