Truckers can spend upwards of 40 hours a week on the road, but everyone needs to sleep sometime. For perpetual drivers, that often means turning your cab into your one stop shop for everything you could normally get at home. It doubles as a kitchen, living room, and yes, bedroom. We know that it’s not …
I was saddened when I read the complaints of truckers on the forum. One needed a good eight hours of sleep, work, and home time. Two members asked about depression, medications, and DOT guidelines. People do not understand what it takes to be a truck driver. They struggle with irregular sleep patterns and battle depression …
When driving a truck you have to keep alert in all situations. Trying out a few simple steps will help you with that. Keep in mind your doing long distances and make sure you can well. The way safety on the road works is by having a clear vision. Seeing the danger before it happens …
A study in Canada has shown that the lifespan of a professional truck driver is as much as ten years shorter than the average person. Researchers at the University of a Moncton with the help of Atlantic Trucking Association have determined the reasons of their decreased life span an how to prevent it. The average …
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There are some major risks to beware of when working as a trucker. In this article those risks will be discussed along with whats to be done to guarantee safety of the person who is a trucker. Especially if it’s their first year being a trucker and they’re only starting out in the career. Remaining …
Everyone, even truck drivers, can put on some extra pounds. But it’s just as true that anyone can lose those pounds. And in the process one will feel better and enjoy improved health. The trick to getting in shape while still working hard as a trucker is to set goals for oneself. These goals will …
