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Honoring Our Nation’s Drivers: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Each September, our country pauses to honor the men and women who keep America moving during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). For many, the week is a reminder of the trucks we pass on the highway or the deliveries...
New Survey Reveals Healthcare and Financial Gaps Facing America’s Truck Drivers
Findings released during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week highlight critical challenges for professional drivers and the supply chain. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 15, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today released findings from a new...
Stay Road-Ready: Control Your Blood Pressure, Prevent Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National Blood Pressure Education Month, and while May flew by quickly, the St. Christopher Fund is taking the time to reflect on vital information that every over-the-road driver should know. With long hours behind the...
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Names Courtney Niemann as New Executive Director
Niemann brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit and public health to the fund. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 6, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today named Courtney Niemann as the new Executive Director of the fund, effective immediately. Niemann...
Keep on Truckin’, Not Stressin’: Prioritize Your Mental Load This Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and for over-the-road truck drivers, it is a timely reminder of the unique stresses they face while navigating long hours, tight deadlines, and isolated environments. Trucking is essential to keeping the economy moving, but it...
SCF Thanks Donors and Volunteers for Successful MATS 2025
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund thanks donors and volunteers for successful outcome at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show LOUISVILLE, KY – April 9, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) thanks all who donated and volunteered at the 2025...
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the St. Christopher Fund (SCF) is taking this opportunity to empower over-the-road (OTR) drivers to make healthier food choices while on-the-go. For OTR drivers, maintaining a balanced diet can be particularly challenging due to...
Colorectal Cancer and GPS
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths world-wide, accounting for nearly 1 million lives lost. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about risk factors, ways to reduce...
Driver Health During American Heart Month
Each February, the St. Christopher Fund observes American Heart Month as a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging healthy habits. For over-the-road semi-truck drivers, this month serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health...
American Heart Health Month
Each February, the St. Christopher Fund observes American Heart Month as a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging healthy habits. For over-the-road semi-truck drivers, this month serves as a reminder to prioritize heart health...