“The heat is on, on the streetInside your head, on every beatAnd the beat’s so loud, deep insideThe pressure’s high, just to stay alive‘Cause the heat is on”With the summer season upon us, the heat is definitely on. With some … Continue reading
We received the following question on our Facebook page, which sparked a pretty good discussion: Is junk food better than no food? Curious situation: no fridge, no microwave. You are on your way to make your first delivery and you … Continue reading
Accidents happen. Truck drivers know this better than anyone because they see them every day. While the media is quick to share the news often times unfairly pointing the finger at the trucker, they rarely mention what should be done … Continue reading
When it comes to road travel, staying gluten-free doesn’t have to be difficult—all it takes is a little foresight. By simply planning ahead, you will easily stock your truck with all the essentials you need. Still not convinced? Take a … Continue reading
If you’ve been following The Healthy Trucker for a while, you know we’re pretty adamant about avoiding truck stops and stopping for groceries at the nearest Walmart or supermarket instead. But sometimes you have no other option than to grab … Continue reading
Watching your food intake and counting the calories in your meals is easy, but we often forget about the calories in the beverages we consume. In fact, many people seem to believe that the sugar and calories in beverages “don’t … Continue reading
In the 3rd episode of the Mile Markers Show, Mike and Derek take a closer look at health related issues truck drivers face, many of which are heart health related. With February being America Heart Month, heart related medical issues … Continue reading
We recently stumbled upon this great infographic from EverybodyWalk.org detailing the many health benefits of walking. As you can see, a nice walk around the truck stop can affect many different areas of your body! Keep reading to learn more … Continue reading
Jenneke from The Healthy Trucker’s Facebook page writes: Hi Healthy Trucker, I just learned about your website/social media presence and I applaud the initiative. I have been following ‘Driving Healthy’ for a while, and the more initiatives the better. Especially … Continue reading
January can be a challenging month for many people, including truck drivers. The days are short, the holidays are over, and there are still a few months left until warm weather becomes consistent for most of the country. During winter, … Continue reading
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