It’s time to take the pledge and join the 22×22 Veterans Suicide Prevention Challenge!
It’s time enter your pledge and join this fall’s “Keep Pushin’ 22” challenge! The 22×22 Veterans Suicide Prevention Challenge begins Nov. 1 and continues through
Bob Perry
- About Bob Perry
- Bob Perry is a regular contributor to The Trucker. He has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-changing products and services to help them live healthier lives while on the road. Recognized throughout the transportation industry, from bus drivers to over-the-road professional drivers, Perry has played an important role in creating a paradigm shift helping regulatory agencies, private and public sector entities, and consumers understand the current health challenges of the professional driver. He has participated as a wellness advocate in several roundtable discussions, large audience groups and small forums as well as going "curbside" through a national truck stop tour. Bob’s articles have been featured in The Trucker and a number of other national transportation industry publications and is the host of a weekly wellness call produced by Rolling Strong. Bob has been a regular guest on RedEye Radio and Land-Line Radio, and is often an invited guest on Sirius radio shows. He has been featured in the New York Times, Men's Health Magazine, Drug Store News, American Road Magazine, WSJ, NPR, ABC National Radio, as well as hundreds of daily newspapers. He has appeared on television news shows across the nation, including a featured TV segment on ABC NightLine News.
Posts by Bob Perry
Stop the nutritional merry-go-round: Pick the right ‘fuel’ for your body’s needs
It seems that every week there’s a new finding on how to eat, what to eat, what not to eat — all advice designed to
Why do so many drivers receive short-term DOT medical certifications?
Recently I spoke at a conference for the Convenient Care Association (CCA), a network of health clinics located in large box grocery stores and pharmacies.
It’s time to get moving! Take the Keep Pushin’ 22 Fitness Challenge
Drivers, start your engines! Not the one in your truck — it’s time to rev up your body’s “engine.” So, get moving and take the
Maintaining your health is like preventive maintenance on your truck
The topic for this month’s column, like all my content, comes from my best resource — professional drivers. A couple of weeks ago, I was
Start 2024 off right by taking control of your health
It’s common knowledge that exercising is beneficial to your health. In some cases, it can even save a person’s life. So, why isn’t everyone exercising?
Take these steps to reduce holiday stress on the road
No doubt, as a professional truck driver, many of you have discovered that working and being away from loved ones during the holidays is tough.
Enter the ‘22 Pushup Challenge’ to raise awareness of veteran suicide
It’s time to take the pledge and take the 22 Pushup Challenge! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the challenge, which is sometimes
Prepare your body’s ‘engine’ for cold and flu season
Drivers, the dreaded cold-and-flu season will soon be upon us — that time of year when you need to protect your personal engine (aka your
Seven ways to rev up your energy levels
In the August edition of The Trucker, I promised to walk you through seven steps that will help boost your energy levels. As a bonus,
Is your body running low on fuel? Rev up your energy levels!
Revving up your energy level requires more than just giving yourself a pep talk: You need an action plan! Start by listing ways to reduce
A strong core equals good balance
When we hear talk about core exercises most of us think of carving out six-pack abs. Although core exercises can certainly improve the look of
Meet day-to-day challenges through physical, mental preparation
The life of a professional driver is challenging, and it requires a special skill set like no other. I was on site with a carrier
Dehydration can ‘drain’ your body’s personal battery
Next time you’re feeling run down, chances are you’re dehydrated. Instead of coffee or soda, reach for a bottle of pure water. Coffee dehydrates you,
Can the time of day you eat affect your weight?
Here’s something to think about: Can the time of day you eat affect your weight? Speaking from personal experience, for years I didn’t really worry
Setting attainable goals for diet, exercise makes it easier to lighten your load
Is it time to lighten your load? I don’t mean the freight you are hauling. Are you personally overloaded? When you go through the truck
Driving with pets can provide added incentive for exercise
I’ve been waiting to write about this topic for some time and I think now is the appropriate time. Why? Come January, health, fitness and
Are motor carriers responsible for their drivers’ health?
Who carries the responsibility for your health as a truck driver, you or your company? This is a topic I’ve been wanting to write about
Walking can be as good as medication — without a prescription
If you have read my columns in the past, you know I believe this: When it comes to weight loss it’s always about movement and
Control your blood pressure — before it controls you
Hypertension. This is a word drivers don’t want to hear when taking their DOT exam. Elevated blood-pressure readings can reduce the duration of your medical