Does a vaccine mandate violate employees’ constitutional rights?
Early in the pandemic I wrote an article on federal v. state COVID-19 authority. I don’t remember the exact date I wrote it, but it
Perspective
Former mortician scores big hit with ‘old school’ song that transcends genres
Years ago, I recall a local country radio poll asking listeners to pick from one of two newly released songs. Which would be the bigger
God removes ‘seeds’ of sin so we can shine with the light of his love
Fall colors are looking so bright now. We feel the change of seasons happening and are preparing for winter to set in soon. But for
Preparing for DOT re-cert exam could save your job — and improve your life
Let’s face it: Being a professional truck or bus driver is not always the healthiest job. The combination of too much sitting, too little exercise
Is defunding the police really the best way to stop racial profiling?
If you’re anything like me, the phrase “defund the police” certainly gets your attention. It’s a hot button in society at the moment, and is
Modern agendas can’t sweep the meaning of this well-known trucking song from the highway
Dave Dudley released seven singles for country radio between 1955 and 1962, but as he told Vic Willis of The Willis Brothers on television one
Why it’s important for drivers to manage their health, Part 2
I believe more work needs to be done to make the occupation of professional driver healthier as well as safer. We need more support from
Can a driver get compensation after a truck break-in? That’s a hard ‘maybe’
Brad Klepper has been catching up on traveling recently and wasn’t able to provide a column for Sept. 15, 2021, edition of The Trucker. We
Driving double-nickels never meant a trucker could stop on a dime
Back in a day many of you probably don’t remember, the U.S. had a national speed limit. No vehicle of any type on any road
Why it’s important for drivers to manage their health, Part 1
Being a professional truck driver can be a dangerous and unhealthy occupation in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the trucking industry
Some might view Christ as ‘original truck driver’
August is a month of transition. Yes, it’s still summer but we are thinking of fall. Schools will soon be in session. We already see
Sometimes truck drivers just need to know when to get healthy
If you haven’t read some entries from the “Staying Fit on the Road” section of The Trucker’s site by Bob “The Trucker Trainer” Perry, after
Did the COVID-19 pandemic have an effect on your weight?
I’m taking an unofficial poll: Have the shutdowns and restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic affected your weight? In my coaching calls each week, I discuss
High-sugar diets could lead to health problems for drivers
In a recent coaching session with a new driver who was referred to me, I was reminded why I’m such a strong advocate for driver
Country duo rides Boy George’s stardom to hit song
I’ve never been a big fan of music videos, at least not the type that dramatizes the lyrics. And I don’t take a liking to
Is ‘hate’ speech protected by the First Amendment?
Those of you that read my columns may remember that I recently wrote on free speech and social media. As I mentioned then, I am
Red, white and blue gives meaning to Old Glory, faith
Well, here we are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July! What are your plans? Have a barbecue with family? Go to the pool
“Too country” of a singer leaves a legacy for all — including truck drivers
Randy Travis’ dream of becoming a country music star didn’t come easy. The young man who, in 1980, sent demo tapes to every record label
Telematics, predictive monitoring can apply to health, too
Telematics, analytics, predictive monitoring — I’m sure these are all familiar terms to drivers today in the new technology-driven world of transportation. The tech industry
There are multiple methods for interpreting the US Constitution
Throughout the course of these columns, I have discussed the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights (amendments 1-10) and the additional amendments. Ever since I
