Foods That Lower Blood Pressure in Truck Drivers
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a 2014 National Survey of Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury reports that about 26% of truck drivers in the United States have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Among truck drivers, the report also states that 88% are at risk for developing either hypertension, smoking, or obesity. High blood pressure is one of the many major health concerns...
Big Rig Banter | The Podcast for Commercial Drivers
Driving long hours across the country can have its moments, although it may not always be as entertaining as you’d like. The radio is alright, but you can only listen to so much music before you start glazing over. What most people really need on the road is something to engage with, something that can get your gears spinning with just the right balance of fun and information. Big Rig Banter That’s why we’ve started Big Rig Banter, a...
ASCE’s 2017 Infrastructure Report Card | Roads
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s roads a D grade in their latest infrastructure report card. While this grade is unchanged from the previous year’s report, it indicates the need for major investment. Of course, deteriorating roads affect everyone but the trucking industry is especially impacted. For the industry that quite literally drives America, the state of our roads is a major concern. Despite...
Foods That Lower Cholesterol Levels In Truck Drivers
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a 2014 National Survey of Long-Haul Truck Driver Health and Injury reports that about 22% of truck drivers across the country have high cholesterol levels. To add, the survey shows that the likelihood increases with a corresponding increase in body mass index (BMI). High cholesterol is a prevalent health condition in truck drivers that can cause heart diseases and...
Exercises for Truckers with ‘Troy Thunder’
For many truckers, their distance traveled to calories burned ratios are a little out of whack. While it’s sometimes difficult to tend to your fitness while on the road, it’s by no means impossible! Sure, you may be focused on a job well done, but finding time to incorporate some exercises for truckers into your schedule is incredibly important. Over the past several months, AllTruckJobs’ marketing team has been producing a...