<P> `` Six Days on the Road '' is an American song written by Earl Green and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio songwriter Carl Montgomery , made famous by country music singer Dave Dudley . The song was initially recorded by Paul Davis ( not to be confused with singer - songwriter Paul Davis ) and was released in 1961 on the Bulletin label . In 1963 , the song became a major hit when released by Dave Dudley and is often hailed as the definitive celebration of the American truck driver . </P>
<P> `` Six Days on the Road '' is an American song written by Earl Green and Muscle Shoals Sound Studio songwriter Carl Montgomery , made famous by country music singer Dave Dudley . The song was initially recorded by Paul Davis ( not to be confused with singer - songwriter Paul Davis ) and was released in 1961 on the Bulletin label . In 1963 , the song became a major hit when released by Dave Dudley and is often hailed as the definitive celebration of the American truck driver . </P>
who sang six days on the road first
who sang six days on the road first
Paul Davis
Paul Davis