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Everyone here at CDL Life wants truck drivers to be health-conscious because it's no secret that the transportation industry is experiencing problems with driver obesity and all the metabolic syndromes associated with extra weight. That doesn't mean that truckers can't have hearty meals that make the long haul bearable. Just a couple of adjustments here and there can make your in-cab meal hearty and heart-healthy too! Let's get started.

You get the call from a carrier who has an interesting proposition. Are you able to trust them? Arm yourself with info by getting the carrier's FMCSA rating report online.

A new study in the journal Science concludes that when it comes to developing and keeping up with healthy habits, finding a friend or two who want to build them with you is the best thing. Why?

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The condition of our nation's highways is becoming hazardous. How has it come to this?

We have another quick review and how-to for one of the most popular financial mobile apps for Android phones - PayPal Mobile. Fast, Easy and Convenient for some emergency cash or quick purchases on the road.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood issued a final ruling on the federal hand-held cell phone ban for commercial carriers. Is it a good idea, and more importantly, can it be enforced?

Take a look at how truckers may have saved WalMart millions in just days by stepping up in place of rail freight during tense union negotiations.

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CDLLife links you to a review of MINT, an award-winning finance app for mobile phones. Watch a video of how it works.