Truck Driver Fitness Equipment to Keep In Your Cab
Staying fit on the road can be a challenge, especially for truck drivers who spend long hours behind the wheel. With limited access to gyms and the constant rush of schedules, it’s easy to put health and fitness on the back burner. But maintaining your physical well-being doesn’t have to be complicated. By keeping a few pieces of compact truck driver fitness equipment in your cab, you can squeeze in effective workouts no matter...
How to Stay Healthy as a Truck Driver During Flu Season
Flu season is just around the corner, and for truck drivers, staying healthy on the road can be a real challenge. Long hours behind the wheel, irregular schedules, and exposure to different environments make it even more important to take proactive steps to protect yourself. But don’t worry! Staying healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide on how to stay healthy as a truck driver during flu season will give you simple tips...
Healthy Food for Truckers On the Road
Navigating the highways as a trucker demands attention to the road as well as to one’s health and nutrition. The convenience of fast food can often overshadow the need for well-balanced meals, leading to energy crashes and long-term health consequences. Understanding the unique challenges that truckers face, this blog aims to arm you with practical, nutritious meal ideas for a life on the go. Striking a balance between convenience and...
Trucking and Coronavirus | A Bumpy Road Ahead
As coronavirus cases climb in the United States, Americans are waking up and acknowledging that drivers are essential. For those of us in the industry, the extra media attention on trucking and coronavirus reinforces what we already know. Trucking is the backbone of the American economy and a non-negotiable step in the supply chain. Billy-Big-Rig beware, in the midst of all the praise experts like Brain Fielkow president of JetCo...
Common Truck Driver Injuries
Truck driving is a mechanical job in every sense — from shifting gears and maintaining your rig to pulling tarps and lifting freight. Sure, you spend plenty of hours sitting comfortably in a cab, but even this gives rise to some of the most common truck driver injuries. Similar to most occupational and workplace hazards, repetition is something that creates issues down the line. Whether you’re driving locally or crossing several...