More than 43 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday , 20 million by car . Long - haul truck driver warn drivers about cutting it close with big cities . ` Most of the time they 're preoccupied , but every once in a while they 'll offer to take you home for Thanksgiving , '' she said . Travel agents , flight attendant advise travelers to research the rules ahead of time .
More than 43 million Americans are expected to travel over the holiday , 20 million by car . Long - haul truck driver warn drivers about cutting it close with big cities . Travel agents , flight attendant advise travelers to research the rules ahead of time .