Health
Trucker collapses after inspection, is saved by the Iowa DOT officer who placed him out of service
An Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Inspector is being honored by the Red Cross for helping to save a truck driver who had a heart attack at a weigh station.
Driver writes about the dark side of mental health and trucking, offers hope
CDLLife reader R Jerry Paulick recently wrote in to share his thoughts on the tough ways that trucking takes a toll on mental health and...
Free vaccine vouchers for truck drivers
The St. Christopher Truckers Fund, with sponsorship from OOIDA, is offering free flu, pneumonia and shingles vaccines for all professional over-the-road truck drivers that have a current...
VIDEO: “8 Meal tips for drivers – planning healthy meals”
This video shares very helpful ideas and tips about planning healthy meals while on the road. The Healthy Trucker, Eric Banter, explains how while...
Vermont Places Trucker Out Of Service For Use Of CBD Oil
Earlier this month, a Vermont inspector placed a truck driver out of service for possessing CBD oil -- a substance which they said is...
LISTEN: Podcast Explores The Impact Of Crashes On Truck Driver Mental Health
This segment from the podcast "Invisibilia" tells the story of a truck driver who was recognized by the Missouri Supreme Court to have suffered...
VIDEO: Trucker Shares Inspiration And Fitness Tips On GMA
Trucking fitness personality Siphiwe Baleka appears on Good Morning America to talk about what inspired him to take control of his health and to...
Soon You Can Buy Energy Shots Designed Specifically For Truckers
Those of you who aren't coffee fans but are looking for a little pick-me-up will soon be able to buy an energy shot drink specifically...
New Site Allows Truckers To Donate Rejected Food To Local Food Banks
A newly launched website gives truckers the opportunity to donate rejected food products to food banks in the Indianapolis area. The website "Indy Food Drop"...
7 Things To Expect During Your DOT Physical Exam
Your first DOT physical exam can be unnerving -- especially if you're not sure what to expect. No one likes going to the doctor, and...
Trucker Creates App That Turns Your Rig Into A Gym
A Georgia truck driver has created a free app to help drivers achieve their fitness goals using their truck as a workout tool. Driver Cleo...
VIDEO: Simple Stretches To Ease Sciatica Pain
Having sciatica can be extremely painful, but this quick video demonstrates some simple stretches that you can do to ease your lower back and...