A truck driver broke into tears when his beloved cat found his way back to him after months of searching.

Matthew B., a truck driver, and his ride or die, Ashes the cat, have been on the road together since their paths crossed. The 3-year-old gray cat shares an incredible bond with his human as they travel together around the country, in the comfort of his 18-wheeler.

Ashes was his work partner and never left his side until last July when they were passing through Springfield, Ohio. The cat accidentally slipped out of the truck while it was parked at a Love’s stop.

He was spooked and quickly ran off into the bushes. Matthew was devastated and searched every nook and cranny for his best friend. After combing through the area but to no avail, he was heartbroken as he had to get back on the road — but he knew right then that he had to come back.

Over the next few months, he rearranged his routes several times so that he could return to the very spot to look for Ashes. He kept coming back and hoping it would be the day he would find Ashes.

Earlier this month, Kimberly T. and her friend arrived at the same stop while she was en route to New York. Just before heading back to her vehicle, something caught her attention — a scrawny, hungry cat emerged from a bush, seeking attention.

“He was trying to not put his feet down on the ground, it was so cold,” Kimberly recalled.

No one came to claim the feline so she scooped him up and brought him to her car to get him warmed up. The kitty looked rough around the edges, showing signs of having been on the streets for some time. He was in need of veterinary care and a lot of TLC.

Kimberly decided to bring him along to her destination as she knew a place that would be able to help this little guy.

They reached out to Lollypop Farm, an animal welfare organization in Fairport, New York, and the shelter took him in with open arms. “What Kimberly didn’t know was that this cat was not any ordinary cat — but a seasoned traveler himself,” Lollypop Farm shared with Love Meow.

“Our Admissions Team immediately scanned for a microchip, as they do with all incoming pets. Not only did he have one, but he had an owner who had registered him under a Texas address that was over 1,465 miles away! This was one cross-country kitty.”