Trucker Health

Michael Frybarger saved over $200 on a shingles vaccine by using the FREE vaccine voucher provided by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, NAIT and OOIDA.  Thank you, Michael for sharing your story with us! And, thank you, NAIT and OOIDA for your partnership with us!...

Truck driving is a tough job; you either love it or you do something else. The long hours, the lack of sleep, and the lack of exercise all contributed to my health problems. by Ron Morton . I have no one to blame but myself. I made poor choices and ate all the wrong...

Water IS a miracle product and it makes up 60% of our body weight. Take a look at everything water does for your body and health: Flushes toxins out of vital organs Carries nutrients to cells Regulates body temperature Lubricates and cushions joints Aids the digestive...

North Carolina will have several dates for "free" dental care throughout the state over the next several months.  The information is provided here.        

  By John McElligott, MD Question: I am incredibly thirsty all the time. I drink plenty of water, coffee, juice and bottled iced tea, but just can't seem to get enough. Is something wrong with me? There are a number of reasons for being so thirsty, but my main...

By Kari Fisher, Missing Driver Alert Network Truck cooking can be easy and creative and is a much healthier option to the fast-food options offered at truck stops. If you have no inverter installed in your truck, a small 400 watt 12-volt installation will operate a 2...

Grief in the Trucking Industry By Buck Black, Trucker Therapy Unfortunately, there has been a lot of death in the trucking industry which is part of the reason why most truckers seriously research life insurance before stepping into the driving cabin. It is very...

It may seem impossible to eat healthy when you are driving across the country, but luckily it isn't. There are truck drivers all over who are able to maintain a healthy diet while hauling loads on the open road. Many have found simple ways to incorporate wholesome...

I think that everyone knows that trucking is a difficult job, drivers have to be away from home for long periods of time, make sure everything on their truck is in perfect condition. It is a hard job that requires hours on the road. The long hours on the road usually...