5 Easy Ways Truck Drivers Can Avoid Back Pain
We’re all used to having back pain as truck drivers, unfortunately. Sore backs happen to us more than four times as much as they do to the average person. And ugh, believe me when I say, it’s no picnic. In fact, pain in the back is a HUGE pain in the butt. Sitting on our rear-ends all day makes our lower spines all sorts of out of whack. It’s not just the time on the road though, it’s the posture as well!...
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...
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...
Common Truck Driver Health Concerns
You sit for long hours every day. You’re probably snacking while you’re on the road and drinking caffeine to stay awake. Then, there are all of those signs for your favorite fast food restaurants blurring along the side of the highway. Let’s face it, staying healthy as a truck driver is a struggle. However, it’s important to try because there are many common truck driver health concerns you should be aware of. Six Common Truck Driver...
4 Tips to Reduce Stress When On The Road
Stress follows everyone, especially truck drivers. When you are on the road for over 10 hours every day, it’s no surprise that you experience stress. As a truck driver, your source of stress could stem from anything road related such as traffic jams, rude drivers, or difficult weather. However, being away from your loved ones can also cause stress with relationships. It is important to identify when you are experiencing stress,...