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Researchers: Sitting Isn’t Actually That Bad For You
Remember back when the researchers suggested that truck drivers might be doomed to an early death because sitting all day takes years off your...
Gallbladder Attacks: 7 Symptoms Truckers Need To Know
Your gallbladder is just a little sac that stores bile. You'd never know it was there -- unless something went wrong with it. Because of...
The 7 Worst Diet Tips for Truckers
Some of the most enduring diet tips out there will actually hurt your weight loss efforts. Here are 7 diet tips you can safely ignore!
St. Christopher Fund Launches ‘Driven To Be Healthy’ Challenge
If you're wanting to lose a little weight, change your eating habits and get in shape, join the St. Christopher Fund's Driven to be Healthy Challenge.
6 Surprising Reasons That Truckers Should Read Books
There are several unexpected benefits to reading that can make you a happier, healthier trucker.
Truck Driver Loses His Leg To Flesh-Eating Bacteria
A truck driver is in critical condition after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria.
Free Health Screening, Mammograms To Be Offered At Great American Trucking Show
If you're planning to attend the Great American Trucking Show, stop by the Landstar Fit for the Road Health Pavilion for a free, comprehensive health screening.
6 Facts Truck Drivers Need To Know About Chronic Inflammation
As a trucker living a high-stress life on the road, you are being exposed to the dangers of inattentive drivers, inclement weather, and mechanical failure every day. But there is another danger that your stressful, sleep deprived trucker lifestyle could be exposing you to -- higher than normal risks for chronic inflammation.
7 Weird Things That Might Be Messing With Your Sleep
Sleep is no joke for a truck driver. It keeps you legal. And it keeps you alive. So if you're otherwise healthy (no sleep apnea) and...
Truck Driver Fatalities: Statistics And Safety Measures
Driving a truck is a dangerous occupation -- and we now have more information about just how dangerous it is. A recent report from...
Website Review: Fit For Trucking
Ever feel like you are alone in the idea of wanting to be in shape and good health?
Prime Drivers Lose Big in Health Challenge
Throughout the month of November, Prime Inc., drivers participate in the company's bi-annual Walk/Run Challenge.