Category Archives: Lifestyle
Managing Chronic Pain with Meditation – A Trucker’s Story
September 28, 2012
Chronic pain isn’t exactly a stranger to the trucking community. As you already know, the long hours spent sedentary behind the wheel followed by short bursts of vigorous physical activity are tough on your body. That’s certainly been the case … Continue reading
Back Pain Relief for Truck Drivers, Leggings Not Required
August 22, 2012
In part one of this series, we discussed Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), what they are, and why they affect the trucking industry with such regularity. Now we hear from yoga teacher and author, Teri Leigh, on how we can help prevent … Continue reading
Musculoskeletal Disorders – Trucking Can Be a Pain in the Neck
July 11, 2012
We all know that life on the road can be tough. Poor weather conditions, inattentive motorists and traffic congestion, all while sitting behind the wheel of an 80,000 lb. rig for hours on end can leave any truck driver mentally … Continue reading
Geocaching: A trucker’s high tech treasure hunt
March 28, 2012
You may have seen them. Walking, zombie-like, around the wayside or through the field behind the truck stop. Staring at something in their hands, looking way too suspicious. Who are they? What are they doing? There’s a good chance these … Continue reading
Trucker Weather Watch: Become a National Weather Service Spotter
March 21, 2012
It’s springtime. As the world around us springs back to life—the songbirds return and flowers push their way up through the soil—we must always be mindful of spring weather’s fickle nature. Because if this season’s rash of tornadoes reminds us … Continue reading
Trucker Recruitment Sites: Knowing the truth and getting the job
March 5, 2012
There are mixed feelings out there about using a trucking job recruitment website for company applications. Admittedly, an all-inclusive search-and-apply site can make finding a new job seem so simplified that it’s ineffective. But bear with us, because it’s not! … Continue reading
Preventing Heart Disease on the Road
February 14, 2012
Cardiovascular disease is the cause of one U.S. death every 38 seconds. That staggering statistic has led to February being declared American Heart Month with the goal of educating people about the dangers of heart disease and advocating for heart … Continue reading
Mobile Gyms for Truckers – Where the Workout Meets the Road
January 5, 2012
Our resident fitness expert, and director of business development, Rob Pallante, weighs in on staying healthy and in shape while on the road. Being a trucker often means long hours behind the wheel and fast food on the go—not exactly … Continue reading
