A Health Awareness Walk will be held for drivers at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, March 26, 2010.
Starting at 8 a.m., drivers will come together to participate in a 1.5-mile walk, along with Bob Perry, "The Trucker Trainer."

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Registrants will receive walk packets, while supplies last, with health information and giveaways.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average age of death for a truck driver is 61 years old, 16 years younger than the average American. Organizers decided to make the walk's logo "61+" to motivate drivers to start exercising today.

"This is a plea from driver to driver to get outside of your truck and work towards a healthier lifestyle," said Linda Caffee, professional driver and chairman of the Trucking Solution Health Group. "This walk provides everyone with the opportunity to receive support from your fellow drivers and get on the road to better health."

The Trucking Solution Health Group helps trucking professionals lead a healthier lifestyle while on the road through exercise and nutrition. They have regularly scheduled live interactive discussions to share tips and information with each other and others. The group's members suggested the walk to sponsors and assisted in the planning of the event.

Sponsors of the event include Airtab, Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation, Driver Health magazine, Healthy Trucking Association of America, Landstar Transportation Logistics, Marten Transport, Mid-America Trucking Show, Ramp Media Group, Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab, Trucking Solution Health Group and Quality Carriers.

To register, visit www.driverhealth.org.