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Truck Mascots: Hoist the Jolly Roger

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Joe

This truck mascot was spotted on Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia. I call this urban phenomenon “Truck Mascots”: the practice of truck drivers attaching decorative figures to the grills of their rigs. These mascots are usually discarded toys or cheap … Continue reading →

Posted in Truck Mascots | Tagged american trucking, big rig art, discarded toys, highway folklore, modern figureheads, road culture, roadside curiosities, truck customization, truck decor, truck grill decorations, truck mascots, trucker culture, trucking life, urban phenomena | 2 Comments

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