Health
Feds: Truck Driver In Double Fatality Crash Hid Diabetes Diagnosis
Federal investigators say that a box truck driver involved in a crash that killed two on the Maine Turnpike concealed his diabetes diagnosis in...
Six Surprising Foods That Can Cause Kidney Stones
If you've never had kidney stones, consider yourself lucky. These nasty little nuggets of salt and minerals can cause pain that's often called "worse than...
Professional Driver Tops The List Of 10 Most Back-Breaking Jobs
A study from the North American Spine Society put "Driver" at the very top of their annual list of the careers most harmful to...
6 Ways That Social Media Can Contribute To Driver Depression — And 6 Small Solutions You Can Try
After you spend half an hour scrolling through Facebook, how do you feel? Is your news feed full of puppy pictures that make you smile?...
ATRI And Mayo Clinic Seek Feedback On Driver Medical Exams
The American Transportation Research Institute announced yesterday that it is working with the Mayo Clinic to improve the DOT physical exam process and needs...
Study: 20% Of Crashes Caused By Sleepy Drivers
A study released on Monday says that drowsy driving is responsible for one in every five crashes and that it killed almost 5,000 people...
Here Are 5 Ways To Stay Hydrated — Even If You Hate Drinking Water
There are some people who can happily chug glasses of water all day long. They have their own BPA free water bottles. They look...
6 Symptoms Of Sciatica That Truck Drivers Should Know
"My sciatica is acting up again." Stick around in trucking long enough and you'll probably hear this statement -- either from another trucker or coming...
Study: Too Much Or Too Little Sleep Increases Diabetes Risks For Men
A recent study by European researchers found that men who sleep too much or too little are at increased risk for developing diabetes.
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6 Unexpected Signs That You May Have A Vitamin Deficiency
When you're on the road, getting healthy food can be a challenge. Truck stops are filled with junk food, and cooking in your truck...
Survey: Suspected Sleep Apnea Is Costly For Truckers
A new survey released by the American Transportation Research Institute says that sleep apnea screening can cost thousands of dollars -- and that more than...
Top 9 Reasons That Truck Drivers Leave Their Jobs
A recent study performed by HireRight quizzed truck drivers on why they decided to quit their jobs. Here are the top 9 factors that drivers...