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Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s body of work is poetry that offers a lesson to anyone who listens

Kris Rutherford - March 1, 2023

In last month’s column, Kris Rutherford kicked off the first of a series about Jimmy Buffett. To read the previous piece, click here. Summarizing the

Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 2 of 2

Brad Klepper - March 1, 2023

In February, Brad Klepper shared tips to help drivers make the best of a bad situation during a traffic stop. This column can be viewed

Truck driver health: 3 ways to eat healthy on the go

Hope Zvara - March 1, 2023

As truck drivers, you have a lot of responsibility on the road. The No. 1 responsibility should be your health because without it, you won’t

A truck insurance agent is your partner in business

The Trucker News Staff - March 1, 2023

Written by Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department If you own a truck, you own a business — and you certainly want it to be

Can the time of day you eat affect your weight?

Bob Perry - March 1, 2023

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

Despite Billboard charts, Jimmy Buffett is no ‘one-hit wonder’

Kris Rutherford - February 1, 2023

Truck drivers navigating the interstates aren’t much different than other American workers. Every worker thinks often of reaching the next destination, of finishing the next

Setting attainable goals for diet, exercise makes it easier to lighten your load

Bob Perry - February 1, 2023

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

Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 1 of 2

Brad Klepper - February 1, 2023

As a lawyer who defends professional drivers on traffic citations, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What should I do during

Focus on emotional, physical, spiritual health during ‘heart month’

Rev. Marilou Coins - February 1, 2023

Here we are, already in the second month of our new year. Wow! February is American Heart Month, recognizing the importance of physical heart health.

Follow these tips to help avoid tummy troubles while on the road

Hope Zvara - February 1, 2023

If you travel for a living, nobody knows the woes of a grumpy gut like you do. You got that right: We are talking specifically

New government regulations coming in 2023: The gifts that keep on giving

Brad Klepper - January 1, 2023

Those of you who actually read my monthly columns are likely aware that I am fundamentally lazy. By this I mean that deep down, at

The Charlie Daniels Band excelled at toeing the line between Southern rock and classic country

Kris Rutherford - January 1, 2023

As a caveat to what you’ll read if you continue reading this column, I admit I am no expert on Southern rock music. After all,

Set goals in 2023 for a healthy ‘mother-truckin’ lifestyle

Hope Zvara - January 1, 2023

We’ve all heard it: “New Year, New You.” But after about two weeks post-New Year’s Day, less than 8% of people see much of anything

Driving with pets can provide added incentive for exercise

Bob Perry - January 1, 2023

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

Change the world, one hug at a time

Rev. Marilou Coins - January 1, 2023

As we start this New Year, let’s all look at the intertwined trees in the photo above. They seem to be sharing a warm, heartfelt

‘Double-necked biscuit board’ drives Junior Brown’s ‘semi-crazy’ career

Kris Rutherford - November 1, 2022

If your musical tastes are confined to Top 40 country radio, chances are you’ve never heard of Junior Brown. Despite a career dating back to

On trucks, tolls and the US Constitution

Brad Klepper - November 1, 2022

On rare occasions, I am right about things. By rare, I mean about as often as I win an argument at home. That’s rare. Despite

Why do my feet hurt? Exercises to help relieve drivers’ foot pain

Hope Zvara - November 1, 2022

Foot pain can keep many adults stuck in a chair even longer than they already are during the normal course of a day at work.

Be sure to take time to enjoy each season, every relationship in your life

Rev. Marilou Coins - November 1, 2022

Can you believe it’s already November? Later this month we’ll celebrate the fall harvest and God’s blessings with Thanksgiving feasts — and before we know

Are motor carriers responsible for their drivers’ health?

Bob Perry - November 1, 2022

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