by Wendy MacPherson | May 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Truck drivers play an essential role in keeping our economy moving, delivering goods across vast distances. However, life on the road can be challenging when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Long hours, limited food options, and sedentary work can take a...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Flatbed truck driving is a challenging and demanding job that requires a high level of skill and attention to detail. Flatbed truck drivers are responsible for transporting goods that are too large or bulky to fit into a standard shipping container, such as...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a truck driver, you spend a considerable amount of time on the road, and it can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. High cholesterol is a common health issue among truck drivers due to long hours of sitting, lack of exercise, and poor food choices. High...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Truck driving is a challenging job, and one of the most critical aspects of this job is stopping the vehicle. Due to the size and weight of trucks, they require much longer stopping distances than cars. The stopping distance of a truck depends on several factors,...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including many truck drivers. As a truck driver, you spend long hours on the road, often sitting for extended periods and consuming meals from fast-food restaurants. These factors, combined...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
As a truck driver, you spend a considerable amount of time on the road, navigating through traffic and facing various challenges. One of the most frustrating and dangerous situations you can encounter is aggressive driving behavior from other motorists. Aggressive...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Part of being a responsible driver is making sure your truck is safe for the road. It’s also important to stay updated on the latest driving laws. But one responsibility you may not be thinking about as a person who drives for a living is more health-related, and it...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
As truck drivers, making safe turns can be tricky business. Most medium-heavy duty trucks have warnings labeled on the back showing other drivers that they make ‘wide right turns.’ Accidents involving tractor trailers are often the result of the vehicle’s difficult...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
February is American Heart Month, and we’re putting special focus on heart health for truck drivers. Life on the open road comes with fast food stops, long periods of sitting, and stressful driving situations — which are all major threats to heart disease. According...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Driving a truck requires special attention in order to keep yourself and others safe. The speed limits you must follow can vary depending on the state you are traveling in or highway that you are driving on. For this reason, it is critical to know the posted speed...
