Health Articles
Get the latest tips, news, and information on a healthier lifestyle in or out of your truck! Take control of your health, and learn how to make positive changes that will last a lifetime.
Yes, You Can Cook In A Truck
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 TRUCK
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...
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
Jimmy McClendon, now deceased, pleads with drivers to make the health changes necessary to live longer! Read his story HERE.
Healthy Eating Advice for Semi-Truck Drivers
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...
17 WAYS TO EXERCISE WITH THE TRUCK
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...
Jimmy McClendon, Now Deceased, Pleads With Drivers to Take Care of Their Health
My Story as told to my long time friend Dr.John, on his house call to Moriarty NM, and The St. Christopher Fund Folks. First let me tell you a bit of who I am or better yet who or what I'm not. I'm not a doctor or health care pro; in fact I'm probably just like you in...
Free Flu Shot Vouchers for CDL Holders
It's not too late to get your flu shot! Thanks to donations from the St. Christopher Fund, XPO Logistics (formerly Con-way), OOIDA and The Little Clinics (TLC), we are able to offer vouchers for free flu shots. There are 2 vouchers: one that drivers can use at...
Can You Catch a Cold From Being Cold?
Find the answer to that and more by reading the following article by Dr. John McElligott, Medical Director for St. Christopher Truckers Fund Dr John DJ16
Free Dental Care
UNC School of Dentistry Free Clinic Dates Summer, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 20, 2015 June 10, 2015 June 17, 2015 July 1, 2015 UNC School of Dentistry, Ground Floor Tarrson Hall 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599...
Free Clinic Days from Remote Area Medical
Remote Area Medical has released its free clinic days schedule. You can Volunteer, Donate, or attend for services. You can see the upcoming dates here.