5 Ways to Nourish Your Noggin for the Long Haul of Life
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5 Ways to Nourish Your Noggin for the Long Haul of Life

There is no check engine light for your brain. Your truck runs best on a steady supply of optimal fuel, fluids, clean filters, and some TLC. And your brain is no different. Here are 5 ways you can enhance brain performance for the daily drive and the long haul of life. 

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Boost Your Bottom Line Through Driver Wellness Programs
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Boost Your Bottom Line Through Driver Wellness Programs

As a carrier, you’re in a unique position to lead by example and prioritize the health and wellbeing of your fleet. Driver wellness programs aim to encourage healthy behaviors by providing the necessary tools and resources. While often an upfront cost to implement, such programs offset higher health risks to your fleet and lead to long-term benefits such as higher productivity and retention rates, ultimately maximizing your earning potential.

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How to Steer Clear from the Road to Diabetes
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How to Steer Clear from the Road to Diabetes

Once considered an “old people” disease, diabetes is rising at an alarming rate among various demographics, including truck drivers. The power of prevention is in your hands by learning about this disease and recognizing your risk of being classified as a person with diabetes or prediabetes. This article offers 7 practical reasons and steps you can take to steer clear of diabetes.

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7 Tips for Getting Quality Sleep in Your Cab
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7 Tips for Getting Quality Sleep in Your Cab

Adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per 24 hours to stay alert and safe on the road. But sufficient sleep does not always come easy. And, sometimes, conditions such as sleep apnea affect the quality of sleep you’re able to get. We’ve got a list of 7 practical tips to enhance your sleep and ensure you stay safe on the road.

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5 Reasons to Take Your Dog (Safely) on the Road
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5 Reasons to Take Your Dog (Safely) on the Road

Dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness just by being present. And that's only the beginning of the long list of health benefits of taking your dog on the road. Read below for the top five reasons of traveling with your furry friend - and how to do so safely.

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Cooking in Your Cab: Part 2 - Getting Creative with Food Shopping, Storage, and Preparation
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Cooking in Your Cab: Part 2 - Getting Creative with Food Shopping, Storage, and Preparation

Cooking in your cab requires planning, whether keeping it simple with an electric kettle or creating a four-course culinary masterpiece with a portable slow cooker. How do you decide what to cook on road? We’ve got 5 easy steps to help you determine what to purchase, ways to store it, and how to turn it all into quick, delicious, healthy, and affordable meals.

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Why High Blood Pressure Can Take You Off The Road
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Why High Blood Pressure Can Take You Off The Road

Life on the road doesn’t always make it easy to meet the DOT physical requirements. One common condition in particular that can affect this is high blood pressure. However, you can take action to manage your blood pressure. Understanding blood pressure and how it affects your overall health is a great place to start.

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The Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Truck Drivers
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The Top 10 Self-Care Tips for Truck Drivers

As an Owner-Operator, many people rely on you - shippers, brokers, customers, the general public, and of course, your family. But how often do you think about being accountable to yourself? How often do you put yourself first and make time for you? Here are the top ten self-care care ideas that you can practice on the road and become the best version of yourself.

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4 Easy Ways to Prevent the Pain of Driver’s Knee
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4 Easy Ways to Prevent the Pain of Driver’s Knee

In this article of the Wellness series, we look at the common yet serious condition of Driver’s Knee that truck drivers face. If not treated, it can compromise your health, career, and overall quality of life. With these 4 easy steps, you can protect yourself from developing Driver’s Knee and stay free of pain.

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Wellness in Trucking: An Overview
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Wellness in Trucking: An Overview

Being a truck driver does not typically lend itself well to the ability to lead a healthy lifestyle. But just because living a healthy lifestyle on the road is challenging does not mean that it’s impossible. Taking control of your health and wellness is critical, and it doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive.

This article kicks off our Wellness in Trucking series, a pressing topic within the industry that requires a collective knowledge, understanding, and efforts. Over the next few months, we’ll shine a light on the common health issues, and risks truckers face and offer ways to change your narrative and start working towards a better future today.

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Managing Mental Health as an Owner-Operator Truck Driver
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Managing Mental Health as an Owner-Operator Truck Driver

Truck drivers are at high risk for conditions like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.  It’s no surprise that mental health in trucking is a widespread issue. The good news is that managing mental health doesn’t have to be complicated.

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