NATSO (previously National Association of Truck Stop Operators), trucking fleets, and drivers are urging the CDC to use truck stops and travel plazas as designated vaccination sites. Truck stops and plazas are all over the country and would have an immediate impact on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to…
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The Canadian federal government has put out a new list of travel measures, including COVID-19 testing when arriving at the border, that does not apply to truckers. Truck drivers are the ones delivering essential goods in and out of the country and they are now exempt from being quarantined and…
Kogler, a manufacturer of mattresses for trucks and RVs, has launched a new mattress for long-haul truckers. The Kogler PerformanceTM High-Quality Mattress for Truck Sleepers is a 7-inch thick mattress that is temperature-stable, offers pressure redistribution, and has an antimicrobial cover. It also comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee, is…
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is offering a free diabetes prevention program for CDL holders called Driving Down Diabetes. This program is sponsored by Southern Recipes, is CDC approved, and offers weekly live webinars, a lifestyle coach, a support group, and an educational curriculum. Click the link below for…
The American Trucking Associations is asking those in charge of vaccine distribution to put truckers near the top of the list. Letters have been sent to the White House, the CDC, President-elect Biden, and the National Governors Association. The trucking industry has been rolling through this pandemic making sure shelves…
The CDC is adding COVID-19 vaccination information to its website and is making recommendations based on input from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. If there is a limited supply, they have listed those that have been recommended for early vaccination, and truck drivers are at the top of the…
It’s not a job for everyone, being alone out on the road all day every day, but there are things you can do to make it less taxing on your mind and body. One of the main concerns within this industry is staying alert, so here are some things you…
Carlos Soto, a truck driver out of Little Canada, Minnesota makes it a point to schedule his runs so he ends up at one of the 150 Life Time locations around the country. In the beginning, Soto was wondering if becoming a truck driver was bad for his health as…
Finding good, healthy food options out there on the road can be quite difficult for a trucker these days. Fast food joints are popping up all over the highways and attaching themselves to gas stations and rest stops. Constantly eating at these places can lead to some serious health problems…
New York’s Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that COVID-19 checkpoints are going up at key entry points into New York City to further deter the spread of the virus. Those traveling from the 35 states with high outbreaks must fill out the traveler form and quarantine for 14 days upon…