Vision Requirements for CDL Drivers
As just about anyone in the industry will tell you, commercial driving is a job that demands the utmost precision, safety, and continued awareness of your surroundings in order to be successful. Most are aware of the fact that trucking across the country is a profession12 depending on people with a high capacity for physical and mental endurance. With all sorts of regulations and health standards, commercial drivers need to meet...
Healthy Meal Ideas for Truck Drivers
One of the biggest challenges you face as a truck driver is likely the lack of options when it comes to meals. Given that you don’t have always have grocery stores readily accessible and have limited access to cooking appliances, you may opt for the more convenient, though often unhealthy, fast food options you find on the road. However, with thoughtful planning and the proper equipment, there is no reason you can’t make...
Driver’s Fatigue | 5 Tips to Stay Awake While Driving Long Distances
Driver’s fatigue, we’ve all been there. The life of a truck driver is full of long unpredictable hours. With shifts starting in early mornings and ending in late nights, who has time to sleep nowadays? When you are constantly driving for over eight hours a day, your eyes can’t help but start to feel fuzzy while your body aches and longs for a good night’s rest in your own bed. This is a classic case of driver’s fatigue...
Coffee Alternatives for Truckers
It’s often said that caffeine is a trucker’s best friend, and coffee becomes the third friend in the trio. Caffeine has many benefits for truckers, especially for night driving and those long hauls that can get boring. But, coffee isn’t always the best option for a boost of energy depending on the individual. Some people don’t even like coffee! Crazy, right? Luckily, there are many different coffee alternatives for truckers that will...
Mindfulness and Meditation for Truckers
Truck driving can be a highly stressful profession. Out there on the road, you may feel the effects of a long shift, crazy drivers, and messy road conditions. Being mindful of your own body and feelings can help fight fatigue and keep you going. And, because you’re on the road, you might wonder how you can find time to make some changes, but trucker mindfulness and meditation will help you reach the goals of your day and greatly...
Losing Weight as a Truck Driver
Losing or maintaining weight is a hard thing for anyone to do. Losing weight as a busy truck driver with practically zero access to the facilities and diet you need can be even tougher. With the hundreds of hours spent driving each week, it may seem impossible to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle. But, there are so many options out there to help you succeed on your weight-loss journey and reach your goals. Below are some great...