- Stay
Healthy on the Long Haul: Healthy Tips for Living on the Road
2016-02-25
Here are some tips to use for a healthy body that every trucker should embrace.
- The Healthy Trucker - Exercise Gurus for Busy Truckers on the Go
2015-07-16
When you're on the road, being healthy can sometimes take a back seat. You're sitting in the
truck for hours at a time, unable to get much exercise and a lot of that time is spent snacking
or eating fast food because it's quick and convenient. But, if you want to be a healthier,
happier truck driver, TheHealthyTrucker, net is helpful resource for you and your family. Their
team includes industry experts to offer you advice in different area, calling themselves your
co-driver for the fitness of mind, body & wallet.
- Could Vibration from Truck Driving Drive Up the Incidence of Prostate Cancer?
2015-07-09
Sitting too much on the job has been linked to a higher risk of health problems, such as
diabetes and heart disease. For truck drivers, there's another risk to be aware of. New research
has shown that men who drive trucks might have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.
- Fitness Guru Monitors Truckers Fitness for Prime Inc's Drivers
2015-05-19
Most semi truck driver news involving health focuses on sleep issues, but truck driving can
also take a toll on drivers' physical fitness as well. Drivers spend a good part of their
workdays sitting behind the wheel, keeping irregular hours and relying on convenient fast food
places for meals.
- On-the-Road Trucking
Fitness Rules
2015-04-02
Hey you – put down the jelly doughnut! Just because your office is mobile doesn't mean you
can't stay fit! Shuck the excuses and stay in shape – on and off the road. Drop and give me
seven!! Following these seven simple strategies can encourage great fitness results, despite all
those long, sedentary motoring hours…
- 5 Tips to Fight Road
Fatigue
2015-03-31
Do you make it a priority to get a good night's sleep? Even if you do, there's a good chance
that you will experience road fatigue at some point. Long hours combined with long stretches of
highway can lull you into drowsiness before you know it.
- Keep
Fit with 15 Minute Exercises Perfect for Off Load Downtime
2014-10-09
You've reached your destination, and it's possible that it's been hours since you took a break
and stretched your muscles. It's also possible that you're not getting nearly as much exercise
as you'd like to get because of all the hours you spend on the road. Why not take advantage of
the time you have while your rig is being unloaded and get in a few quick exercises? If you're
not sure what types of exercises you can do in such a short amount of time, read on for some
great trucking tips that can help you stay in shape.
- Tips For Truckers - Staying
In Shape
2014-10-02
Difficult, but not impossible. With just a little thought and pre-planning you can add some
health and fitness habits to your daily schedule. These tips will give you a head start on
creating your personal plan of action. Include 15 minutes of exercise every day. Schedule it
just as you would a doctor's appointment so you'll be less likely to let it slide. You don't
need a formal routine or equipment. It can be as simple as a walk around a truck stop or rest
area.
- Tips For Truckers
- Keeping Happy On The Long Haul
2014-09-30
The enjoyment most truckers get from their chosen lifestyle can start to wear thin on long
hauls. Opportunities to relax and think about yourself are few, if they exist at all, when you
are on the road with a deadline to meet and hundreds or thousands of people relying on you to
make that delivery. Follow these tips to stay upbeat, focused, and safe when you are making
those long hauls:
- Flatten Your Belly While
You're Driving
2014-08-19
One task the body never adapted to, though, is spending the better part of your day or night
driving a big rig. The angle of the seat, the amount of time you spend slouching, leaning or
perching behind the wheel; and the overall lack of regular movement during those endless hours
while you're driving across the country – all these factors add up to back complaints, stiff
necks, sciatica nerve pain and other conditions.
- Staying fit on the road made easier
with first-ever OEM in-cab driver exercise system
2013-03-25
Drivers will now be able to get a full-body workout in the comfort of their cabs with the
introduction by Freightliner of the first-ever OEM designed and integrated in-cab exercise and
flexibility system.
- Atlas Van Lines Releases Driver
Preferences
2012-05-09
For the eighth year in a row, Atlas Van Lines has released results from its King of the Road
survey. Although the results reflect the preferences of Atlas drivers, it can be concluded that
many long-haul drivers have similar feelings when it comes to favored brands, ways to stay
healthy, use of technology, and many other findings.