If employers help improve drivers’ health, it will pay off in the long term Bob Perry - May 15, 2021 How many drivers has the transportation industry lost recently? More than 150,000, according to some sources. Many left the industry due to medical conditions. If
Take a fresh look at your Bible with modern-day comparisons Rev. Marilou Coins - May 1, 2021 How many of you read your Bible daily? How many say it’s outdated and old-fashioned? How many say you can’t make it fit into today’s
Attorney offers abbreviated examination of the pros and cons of gun control Brad Klepper - May 1, 2021 I am writing this article shortly after the April 15 FedEx shooting in which a gunman killed at least eight people before taking his own
Operation Safe Driver Week is set, but are you? Bob Perry - May 1, 2021 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will kick off its annual Operation Safe Driver Week July 11, and it will continue through July 17. This
Just talking to your lawyer is not enough to constitute attorney-client privilege Brad Klepper - April 15, 2021 Believe it or not, I actually like being an attorney. Granted, some days I like it a lot more than others, but I think is
Consider these tips to protect your knees Bob Perry - April 15, 2021 Knee injuries are no joke, and neither are those minor aches and pains that develop in our knees over time. The nature of a professional
Springtime is reminder of Christ’s promise of renewal Rev. Marilou Coins - April 1, 2021 Spring is officially here. Warmer weather makes everyone want to get outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and watch all the flowers and
First Amendment does not require private entities to protect free speech Brad Klepper - April 1, 2021 Let’s get this out of the way up front: I am a big free speech guy. I mean BIG. I believe that no idea should
Drivers should work to become a top ‘draft pick’ for motor carriers Bob Perry - April 1, 2021 Each year, when the NFL free agency draft pick starts, with pro teams looking to pick up the best-of-the-best plays and put together a winning
Steering Your Way to Better Health: Drivers Nicole Patterson, Jason Hawes take top spots in squat competition Hannah Butler - March 23, 2021 “Steering Your Way to Better Health” challenged truck drivers to squat their way to a healthy lifestyle. The latest Fit to Pass fitness challenge was
Just as a prism reflects a dancing light, we reflect God’s glory to all Rev. Marilou Coins - March 1, 2021 Wow! Isn’t spring nice? March ushers in a feeling of spring and warmth. Look at all the colors of spring that are starting to appear.
No gym? No problem! Flexible workout can be done anywhere, no equipment needed Bob Perry - March 1, 2021 Ever used the excuse of not being near the gym to justify not exercising? Not that professional drivers often have the luxury stopping at a
Understanding your heart rate is first step in extending your body’s ‘miles’ Bob Perry - February 15, 2021 When it comes managing your heart rate, it’s kind of like the speed of your truck and managing fuel efficiency. Drivers and carriers are always
Sitting: The new ‘stop smoking’ warning Bob Perry - February 1, 2021 The latest research, according to The Mayo Clinic shows that sitting may be more harmful to your health than smoking. Ouch. That’s not good news
Flexibility is key for drivers looking to start a daily exercise routine Bob Perry - January 15, 2021 What is the best time of day for a workout? That’s a good question asked by many professional truck drivers. Personally, I’ve always preferred morning
Health journaling can help you stick to those New Year’s resolutions Bob Perry - January 1, 2021 In the last edition of The Trucker, I talked about the importance of choosing an exercise you WILL do as opposed to one you SHOULD
Two roads diverged and I am taking the one that happens to be less traveled Kris Rutherford - December 15, 2020 Hardcore George Strait fans should recognize the title of this column, borrowed from a song of the same name from his 1986 studio album, “#7.”
New Year’s resolutions: It’s not about what you should do; it’s about what you will do Bob Perry - December 15, 2020 It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about — you guessed it — your New Year’s resolutions. Soon your email inbox will
When it comes to your health, there are no bad apples … or bananas Bob Perry - December 1, 2020 There are no bad apples. In fact, you’re going to want this bad boy in your corner in the fight against heart disease. Apples offer
Make sure you and your cab are prepared for unexpected delays in icy weather Bob Perry - November 15, 2020 It’s that time of the year again when drivers must winterize their rig as they prepare for inclement weather and conditions ranging from icy roads
