Take these steps to reduce holiday stress on the road
No doubt, as a professional truck driver, many of you have discovered that working and being away from loved ones during the holidays is tough.
Perspective
Carved in solid Oak: Songs that would be gold, Part 1
The Oak Ridge Boys (ORB) have announced their retirement and farewell tour. It’s been a long, 50+ year career for the current quartet — and
Pump up the protein: A path to better health for carnivores and vegetarians alike
We’ve all heard about the incredible importance of protein for our body. Here at Mother Trucker Yoga, we know all too well that your hours
Redefining commercial trucking insurance
For decades, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has been a pillar in the trucking industry, not just because of the group’s advocacy work, but
The true value of a gift can’t be measured in dollars
Here we are, already in the last month of the year. So many people are busy thinking about Christmas and finding the perfect gift to
One toke over the line? Testing for marijuana impairment not ready to hit the road
For this month’s column, I want to discuss something that I’m sure nobody in the industry has ever addressed (place tongue firmly in cheek here).
Don’t wait for Thanksgiving to express gratitude for blessings
Here we are, already in the month of November! Everyone is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday season. What are you giving thanks for this year?
Check out these 8 tips to ‘vroom’ your way to better health
Hey there, road warriors! Spending long hours on the road presents many challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure you feel like you’re always
Enter the ‘22 Pushup Challenge’ to raise awareness of veteran suicide
It’s time to take the pledge and take the 22 Pushup Challenge! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the challenge, which is sometimes
Cowboy crooner Gene Autry’s ride to stardom, Part 2
Last month, I shared the first of a two-part series about one of America’s cowboy heroes — Gene Autry. When we left off, Texas-born Autry
There’s no remedy for a stolen fingerprint or retinal, voice or facial scan
In this month’s column, I’d like to revisit a topic I’ve covered a few times: Biometric privacy. Just in case you’ve forgotten, here is a
Prepare your body’s ‘engine’ for cold and flu season
Drivers, the dreaded cold-and-flu season will soon be upon us — that time of year when you need to protect your personal engine (aka your
Cowboy crooner Gene Autry’s ride to stardom, Part 1
Those who know me sometimes say I have a one-track mind when it comes to music. That is a fallacy. After all, I listen to
Check out these 6 tips to combat anxiety on the road
The open road, marked by miles of ever-changing landscapes and interjecting horizons, represents freedom to some. For long-haul truck drivers, however, this same road can
What’s up with downtime insurance?
By Deborah Graves, OOIDA Insurance Department Let’s talk about downtime insurance coverage … specifically, why some truck drivers find it’s like pulling teeth to get
Biblical teachings guide us through life
Welcome to fall! The cooldown has begun. Do you feel the difference in the weather? It’s something that happens several times a year as the
Rising cost of traffic tickets hits where it hurts — your wallet
Columnist and trucking attorney Brad Klepper is busy helping drivers this month. We hope you enjoy this “rerun,” which originally appeared in the March 1,
Seven ways to rev up your energy levels
In the August edition of The Trucker, I promised to walk you through seven steps that will help boost your energy levels. As a bonus,
Leon Everette rode ‘Hurricane’ to fame
Leon Everette may have grown up in Queens, New York, but his South Carolina roots were pure country. During his childhood, Everette didn’t aspire to
Yoga stretches and poses can help drivers stay fit and healthy
Truck drivers need to be physically fit to handle the challenges of their job. In fact, physical fitness is essential if you want to be