Health And Wellness Programs
St. Christopher Fund offers health and wellness programs to assist drivers in getting and staying healthy while living the trucking lifestyle. These FREE programs for Class A, OTR drivers include diabetes prevention, Rigs without Cigs-a tobacco cessation program, at-home cancer screenings, Healthy Habits for the Long Haul-a chronic disease management program, and a vaccine voucher program.
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...