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Newsby StaffOctober 31, 2019

Sleep Apnea Treatment Programs Can Cut Healthcare Costs, Finds Study

There are few things better for you than a good night’s rest and a recent study has found that providing drivers with a sleep apnea treatment program could be good for your fleet’s bottom line as well.

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Articlesby Sergio RojasOctober 3, 2019

How Human Touch Could Improve Driver Health [Commentary]

Human touch is far more profound and connected to our mental and physical well-being than most of us think or realize.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2019

Love’s Adds Dog Parks for Truckers that Love Dogs

Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating National Dog Day - Aug. 26 - this year by announcing the addition of more dog parks to its travel stop locations.

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Articlesby Sergio RojasAugust 8, 2019

How Truck Drivers Can Stay Hydrated – and Why it's Important

When it comes to hydration, truck drivers seem to have a conflict of interest. Most drivers believe they cannot drink much water because it will lead to more bathroom breaks, which affects not only their ability to make on-time deliveries, but also their earnings.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockJune 12, 2019

Injury Prevention Program Helps Improve Retention, On-Time Deliveries

Discussions of safety in trucking often focus on vehicle crashes – but Hub Group has also been working to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Preventing crashes is only one part of a true safety culture, the company says.

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ArticlesJune 7, 2019

Commentary: How Truck Drivers Can Fit in Fitness on the Road

Most truck drivers believe there’s no time or space to fit fitness into their lifestyle but in reality, drivers do have the time and space to fit fitness in, and it’s more important than ever that they do.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 24, 2019

Sleep on This

Overwork and limited personal time mean many Americans don’t get enough sleep at night. But if you can find a way to get more rest, you’ll be glad you did, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2019

Trucking Charity Teams up With Country Singer to Support Drivers and Promote Health

The St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund has teamed up with Grammy nominated country music artist Joe Nichols to help raise awareness for the organization’s mission.

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Articlesby Sergio RojasApril 10, 2019

5 Ways Truck Drivers Can Sleep Better

Lack of sleep impacts our mood, our ability to focus, and even our motor skills. Worse, it has been tied to multiple health issues. That's why getting regular quality sleep is one of the biggest challenges long-haul drivers face.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2019

FMCSA Offers Online CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Resource

The FMCSA released new online resources regarding the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for commercial vehicle industry stakeholders.

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