These 7 tips can help drivers stay healthy and in better shape while on the road Hope Zvara - April 1, 2023 As a truck driver, you spend hours in a seat. You are far away from home, which means your health becomes neglected in the process.
Difficult times provide chances to grow and flourish Rev. Marilou Coins - March 1, 2023 I am sure you all have heard the saying, “March comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion” … or is it
Singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett’s body of work is poetry that offers a lesson to anyone who listens Kris Rutherford - March 1, 2023 In last month’s column, Kris Rutherford kicked off the first of a series about Jimmy Buffett. To read the previous piece, click here. Summarizing the
Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 2 of 2 Brad Klepper - March 1, 2023 In February, Brad Klepper shared tips to help drivers make the best of a bad situation during a traffic stop. This column can be viewed
Truck driver health: 3 ways to eat healthy on the go Hope Zvara - March 1, 2023 As truck drivers, you have a lot of responsibility on the road. The No. 1 responsibility should be your health because without it, you won’t
A truck insurance agent is your partner in business The Trucker News Staff - March 1, 2023 Written by Deborah Graves, OOIDA Truck Insurance Department If you own a truck, you own a business — and you certainly want it to be
Can the time of day you eat affect your weight? Bob Perry - March 1, 2023 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
Despite Billboard charts, Jimmy Buffett is no ‘one-hit wonder’ Kris Rutherford - February 1, 2023 Truck drivers navigating the interstates aren’t much different than other American workers. Every worker thinks often of reaching the next destination, of finishing the next
Setting attainable goals for diet, exercise makes it easier to lighten your load Bob Perry - February 1, 2023 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
Driver’s actions, attitude during traffic stop have significant impact: Part 1 of 2 Brad Klepper - February 1, 2023 As a lawyer who defends professional drivers on traffic citations, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What should I do during
Focus on emotional, physical, spiritual health during ‘heart month’ Rev. Marilou Coins - February 1, 2023 Here we are, already in the second month of our new year. Wow! February is American Heart Month, recognizing the importance of physical heart health.
Follow these tips to help avoid tummy troubles while on the road Hope Zvara - February 1, 2023 If you travel for a living, nobody knows the woes of a grumpy gut like you do. You got that right: We are talking specifically
New government regulations coming in 2023: The gifts that keep on giving Brad Klepper - January 1, 2023 Those of you who actually read my monthly columns are likely aware that I am fundamentally lazy. By this I mean that deep down, at
The Charlie Daniels Band excelled at toeing the line between Southern rock and classic country Kris Rutherford - January 1, 2023 As a caveat to what you’ll read if you continue reading this column, I admit I am no expert on Southern rock music. After all,
Set goals in 2023 for a healthy ‘mother-truckin’ lifestyle Hope Zvara - January 1, 2023 We’ve all heard it: “New Year, New You.” But after about two weeks post-New Year’s Day, less than 8% of people see much of anything
Driving with pets can provide added incentive for exercise Bob Perry - January 1, 2023 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
Change the world, one hug at a time Rev. Marilou Coins - January 1, 2023 As we start this New Year, let’s all look at the intertwined trees in the photo above. They seem to be sharing a warm, heartfelt
‘Double-necked biscuit board’ drives Junior Brown’s ‘semi-crazy’ career Kris Rutherford - November 1, 2022 If your musical tastes are confined to Top 40 country radio, chances are you’ve never heard of Junior Brown. Despite a career dating back to
On trucks, tolls and the US Constitution Brad Klepper - November 1, 2022 On rare occasions, I am right about things. By rare, I mean about as often as I win an argument at home. That’s rare. Despite
Why do my feet hurt? Exercises to help relieve drivers’ foot pain Hope Zvara - November 1, 2022 Foot pain can keep many adults stuck in a chair even longer than they already are during the normal course of a day at work.
