February is National Heart Month and there is a high number of obese truck drivers out there who have an increased chance of having heart disease. There are quite a few simple ways for truckers to stay healthy while out on the road. Getting the proper amount of rest is…
Ingrid Brown, out of Zionville, North Carolina, has been a trucker for 40 years and 4 million miles. Diagnosed in 2017 with melanoma, Brown has been sharing her skin cancer journey to make others aware of the dangers of what the sun can do to those out on the road….
Truckers sit for long periods of time, which is not good for the body. In a report put out by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the most common trucker injuries are sprains and strains and a good chunk of those are related to the neck and back,…
With the amount of people infected with the Coronavirus on the rise, shipping companies using the world’s busiest ports should take extra care to help stop the spread. There are currently no treatments or vaccines for this virus but there are some preventative tips we can take to stay healthy…
The St. Christopher Truckers Fund is in place to help truckers in need. The Fund got its start in 2008 and has since paid over $3 million in bills for truckers who need financial assistance during times of medical crisis. For Misty and Tony Justice out of Knoxville, Tennessee, the…
Royal Roads University graduate student Morgan Beaudry has put together a multimedia exhibit titled Knights of the Road. The idea for the exhibit came from a truck driver who had to go through the traumatic experience of someone committing suicide by stepping out in front of their truck. Beaudry discovered…
Sometimes experiencing dread or anxiety because of your job can be a normal thing. Yet, according to the Mayo Clinic, burnout is a different kind of work-related stress. It can lead to depression, pain, and stressors that affect your life and those around you. When it comes to being a…
Pilot Flying J has a commitment to make sure the professional drivers that come through its doors are taken care of. They are now teaming up with CVS Health to help those truckers further manage their health. Inside 50 travel center locations across the U.S., truckers will find kiosks of…
Driving a big rig can be tough on drivers, both physically and mentally. With so much time by yourself driving down the road all day long, keeping a smile on your face can be tricky. Here are a few tips and tricks to avoid getting down in the dumps. Breathing…
Sleep apnea affects around 4% of the general population, but when it comes to truck drivers it affects about 35% of them. There are three types of sleep apnea, central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA is the type of sleep apnea…