Meet day-to-day challenges through physical, mental preparation
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
Next time you’re feeling run down, chances are you’re dehydrated. Instead of coffee or soda, reach for a bottle of pure water. Coffee dehydrates you,
Here’s something to think about: Can the time of day you eat affect your weight? Speaking from personal experience, for years I didn’t really worry
Is it time to lighten your load? I don’t mean the freight you are hauling. Are you personally overloaded? When you go through the truck
I’ve been waiting to write about this topic for some time and I think now is the appropriate time. Why? Come January, health, fitness and
Who carries the responsibility for your health as a truck driver, you or your company? This is a topic I’ve been wanting to write about
If you have read my columns in the past, you know I believe this: When it comes to weight loss it’s always about movement and
Hypertension. This is a word drivers don’t want to hear when taking their DOT exam. Elevated blood-pressure readings can reduce the duration of your medical
If you read my monthly column, then by now you know how importance prevention is when it comes to managing your personal health. But health
Have ever noticed, when you are in a store shopping for food, the number of people who are label-reading these days and paying more attention
I’m often asked, “What is the best time of the day to exercise?” My answer is always the same: You tell me! I’m not trying
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled its 2022 International Roadcheck for May 17-19. During this 72-hour blitz of commercial vehicle inspections, law enforcement
By now, we all should know exercise is good for our heart, and we know exercise is good for our muscles — but what about
In the March 1-14 edition of The Trucker, I shared Part I of a two-part series that features exercises that can easily be done while
I’ve been getting request for on-the-road-driver workouts. So, in both this column and in the March 15 edition of The Trucker, I’m going to provide
Stretching is an excellent exercise you can do for your health. In the trucking industry, people talk a lot about PM — preventive maintenance —
Now that I’m back presenting at on site driver ordinations, one question that still comes up from new drivers is not understanding how elevated blood
We all recognize the growing challenges the transportation industry is facing with the driver shortage. To top it all off, large numbers of drivers are
Winter is coming — and that means potential delays due to road conditions, detention time and other factors. Plan ahead to make sure you don’t
Does eating late at night really make you gain more weight? I’m asked this question regularly — and yes, it’s true that eating late can