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Carriers recognizing importance of driver health and wellness

WEBMaris Bourdin, manager of human resources for Sutco, told Today’s Trucking that all company field supervisors are required to conduct one-on-one wellness calls with …

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Pandemic has taken toll on drivers’ physical and mental health

WEBA Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) survey of 35 carriers employing more than 12,000 drivers found only 60 got the virus – an infection rate of just 0.5%. Peel …

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Truck driver eating habits can be linked to mental health

WEBTruck driver eating habits can be linked to mental health. by Krystyna Shchedrina September 19, 2023. Talk about truck driver health often focuses on …

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Insurers assure truckers coverage includes Covid-19

WEBby James Menzies March 20, 2020 @JamesMenzies. TORONTO, Ont. – Truckers have been assured they will be covered by life and health insurers’ out-of-country medical …

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How truck drivers can exercise on the road

WEBby Leo Barros January 18, 2023. Truck drivers can get on the road to a healthier lifestyle by exercising consistently. Dr. Mark Manera, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Fitness, …

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Mental health a growing focus in trucking's health and wellness

WEBby Krystyna Shchedrina November 6, 2023. Employee health and wellness programs have been on the trucking industry’s radar for some time. However, fleets are …

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Hidden mental health challenges come at a cost for trucking …

WEBAccording to Blount, the average WSIB claim for mental disorders and illnesses can cost $35,000 to $47,000, and lead to between 161 and 172 lost workdays. …

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Thank a Trucker program to recognize Drivers of the Month

WEBJune 29, 2021. NAL Insurance’s Thank a Trucker program has launched a Driver of the Month program. Professional drivers can be nominated to receive recognition on social …

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Tackle drowsy driving with sleep strategies, diagnosed conditions

WEBLow-quality sleep affects driver reaction times and decisions, making it harder to maintain speed and road positions, while also affecting physical and mental …

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Lytx announces new features, including risk identification without

WEBSAN DIEGO, Calif. – Lytx has come out with two new features, giving drivers the opportunity improve behaviors in real-time and fleets the chance to correct behaviors without video capture. New capabilities are made possible through a combination of machine vision and artificial intelligence, which Lytx dubs MV+AI.

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10 ways for fleets to improve, foster safety culture

WEBThe safety professionals listed their top 10 takeaways from award-winning fleets …. 1. Winning is vital. Winning this contest isn’t everything, it’s the only thing for …

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5 tips to make fleet yards safer

WEBHere are five tips to help. 1. Train, enforce, repeat. Proper safety training, enforcement, and protocols are fundamental to minimize dangers in fleet yards. Ben …

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FMCSA proposes Safety Management System changes to prevent …

WEBFebruary 14, 2023. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) to reduce and prevent crashes. The SMS uses data from roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigations to identify and prioritize for intervention the motor carriers that pose the greatest risk to

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DriverCheck expands Kitchener clinic

WEBTrucking news from the editors of Today's Trucking. DriverCheck has opened an expanded Kitchener, Ont., clinic adding 1,000 sq.-ft. featuring larger exam rooms and …

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Mental health issues impacting trucking industry

WEBTrucking poses several risk factors when it comes to mental and physical health issues. Long driving shifts, disrupted sleep patterns, social isolation, and delivery urgency all create health issues, such as sleep apnea, obesity, diabetes, drug and alcohol abuse, and psychological problems. On the mental side of things, depression and bipolar

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What to eat at a truck stop

WEBGranola and protein bars – there are plenty! Give the label a quick read to find ones that have fewest ingredients and the lowest amount of sugar. Nuts, including walnuts, almonds, and cashews. Go for unsalted and raw if available. Canned salmon and tuna – full of protein and healthy fats, and can be used many different ways as a snack …

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