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Sitting behind the wheel for hours can leave truck drivers feeling stiff. Learn five simple stretches that can help loosen tight hips, shoulders, legs, and back before getting back on the road.

August 17, 2026

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5 Stretches Every Truck Driver Should Know After a Long Day Behind the Wheel

There comes a point during a long driving day when your body lets you know it’s been sitting long enough. Maybe it’s the first ...

Truck drivers can stay healthier on the road by making small, consistent changes to eating, movement, sleep, and hydration that fit real schedules.

April 29, 2026

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Simple Ways Truck Drivers Can Stay Healthy on the Road

Staying healthy in trucking usually comes down to what holds up during a normal workday, not what looks good on paper. Long hours in ...

Simple truck driver meal prep ideas that actually work on the road. Learn what meals hold up and how drivers stay consistent.

April 22, 2026

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Truck Driver Meal Prep Ideas That Actually Work When You’re Living in the Truck

Truck drivers can make meal prep work by keeping it simple, repeating the same few meals, and packing food that is easy to grab ...

Project 61 is addressing the trucking industry’s ongoing health challenges with practical tools built for life on the road, focusing on nutrition, movement, and sleep to support long-term driver well-being.

April 9, 2026

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Project 61 Focuses on Closing the Health Gap in Trucking

Health has been a known issue across trucking for years, but the day-to-day reality of the job makes it difficult to address. Long hours ...

Support truck drivers in need at MATS 2026. The Silent Auction benefits the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, providing financial assistance and wellness resources for drivers and their families.

March 16, 2026

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MATS 2026 Silent Auction Will Raise Funds for the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund

A long-running tradition at the Mid-America Trucking Show will once again focus on helping drivers who face medical hardships off the road. The St. ...

Truck drivers face higher risks of obesity, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure due to long hours on the road. Learn the most common health risks CDL drivers face and simple daily habits that help support long-term health and career longevity.

February 4, 2026

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Top Health Risks Truck Drivers Face and Simple Daily Habits That Help

Truck drivers keep America moving, but long hours on the road come with unique health challenges that build up over time. Sitting for extended ...

Pilot launches its 2026 Heart Month campaign to support heart disease and stroke prevention, aiming to raise one million dollars through in-store and app-based donations that benefit the American Heart Association and Heart & Stroke, with a focus on helping truck drivers and traveling families.

February 4, 2026

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Pilot’s Heart Month Campaign Turns Truck Stops into Life-Saving Support for Drivers and Families

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the biggest health threats facing Americans, including those who spend long hours behind the wheel. This year, ...

September 10, 2025

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St. Christopher Fund Provides Free Health Resources for Truck Drivers

Truck drivers face unique health challenges that can be preventable but still take them off the road, affecting both their well-being and their work. ...

August 22, 2025

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CVTA and Mother Trucker Yoga Launch CDL Wellness Academy to Support Professional Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) has teamed up with Hope Zvara, founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, to roll out a new wellness program ...