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The Science Behind Driver Fatigue and the Body’s Internal Clock
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The Science Behind Driver Fatigue and the Body’s Internal Clock

One of the more troubling findings in sleep research is that people can lose the ability to maintain attention without fully recognizing how...

ATRI Seeks Truck Driver Input for New Health Research
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ATRI Seeks Truck Driver Input for New Health Research

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched two surveys on October 15 to examine how truck driver health affects daily life on the...

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

Simple Ways Truck Drivers Can Stay Healthy on the Road
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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...

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

Project 61 Focuses on Closing the Health Gap in Trucking
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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...

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

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

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

St. Christopher Fund Provides Free Health Resources for Truck Drivers
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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...

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