About one in every seven drivers has diabetes in the United States. Fleets should be proactive in improving the quality of life for their drivers, enabling them to continue to provide for themselves after a diagnosis of diabetes.
March 30, 2021
Truck drivers face many added risks, including some alarming correlations to numerous types of cancers. Here's how fleets can help drivers reduce the risk.
February 22, 2021
Typical corporate New Year's health challenges don't work. What does? Sergio Rojas has advice for trucking companies.
December 28, 2020
![More Lessons Learned from COVID-19 [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-10/covid-sign-__-286x143-a.jpg)
The novel coronavirus and its spread throughout the globe have shined a bright light on the importance of a strong and healthy immune system, as well as on the crucial role truck drivers play in our logistics system.
October 26, 2020
![Caffeine: Beyond Hydration [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-08/coffee-mugs-1727056_1920-__-286x143-a.jpg)
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. For many truck drivers, it can feel as essential as food and air. But is it safe? How much is too much?
August 25, 2020
![3 Ways Drivers Can Boost Their Immune Systems [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-07/assorted-fruits-__-286x143-a.jpg)
The coronavirus has put an added strain on the trucking world for both drivers and fleet owners. But as with every challenge, there are lessons to be learned and wisdom to be gained.
July 16, 2020
![Help Drivers Spring into Health, Deal with COVID-19 [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-04/people-shaking-hands-in-latex-gloves-__-286x143-a.jpg)
With winter behind us and spring in bloom, there’s a great opportunity to make stronger connections with our drivers, helping with retention, as well as improve their health and mood, leading to better safety scores and less accidents.
April 23, 2020
![Help Your Truck Drivers Prevent Heart Disease [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2020-02/emergency-room-__-286x143-a.jpg)
February is American Heart Health month, and heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America.
February 5, 2020
![5 Ways to Reduce Drivers’ Holiday Stress [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/2019-12/chalkboard-xmas-__-286x143-a.jpg)
The holiday season usually means added stress for most of us. But for truck drivers, the holidays can take stress to an entirely different level.
December 12, 2019
![How Human Touch Could Improve Driver Health [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/drivers/driverbehindwheel-jim-park-__-286x143-a.jpg)
Human touch is far more profound and connected to our mental and physical well-being than most of us think or realize.
October 3, 2019
![How Truck Drivers Can Stay Hydrated – and Why it's Important [Commentary]](https://fleetimages.bobitstudios.com/upload/trucking-info/content/article/water-bottles-cc-nuengsirirat-__-286x143-a.jpg)
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.
August 8, 2019
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.
April 10, 2019
While some drivers over-eat regularly, the majority do not – including most overweight and obese drivers. Yet many drivers continue to gain weight and worsen health risk markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
February 20, 2019
Stress is a part of everyday reality. In fact, a certain amount is actually beneficial. But too much stress, or not learning to manage our stress, can destroy our health.
January 2, 2019