The Trucker Trainer by Bob Perry

In the March 15, 2021, issue of The Trucker, I reminded drivers across the U.S. that a waiver on medical certifications and recertifications, issued by

Hopefully, many of you have seen the Fit to Pass fitness competition ads and stories in previous editions of The Trucker. I’m hoping those ads

How many drivers has the transportation industry lost recently? More than 150,000, according to some sources. Many left the industry due to medical conditions. If

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will kick off its annual Operation Safe Driver Week July 11, and it will continue through July 17. This

Knee injuries are no joke, and neither are those minor aches and pains that develop in our knees over time. The nature of a professional

Each year, when the NFL free agency draft pick starts, with pro teams looking to pick up the best-of-the-best plays and put together a winning

Ever used the excuse of not being near the gym to justify not exercising? Not that professional drivers often have the luxury stopping at a

When it comes managing your heart rate, it’s kind of like the speed of your truck and managing fuel efficiency. Drivers and carriers are always

The latest research, according to The Mayo Clinic shows that sitting may be more harmful to your health than smoking. Ouch. That’s not good news

What is the best time of day for a workout? That’s a good question asked by many professional truck drivers. Personally, I’ve always preferred morning

In the last edition of The Trucker, I talked about the importance of choosing an exercise you WILL do as opposed to one you SHOULD

It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about — you guessed it — your New Year’s resolutions. Soon your email inbox will

There are no bad apples. In fact, you’re going to want this bad boy in your corner in the fight against heart disease. Apples offer

It’s that time of the year again when drivers must winterize their rig as they prepare for inclement weather and conditions ranging from icy roads

Drivers, the dreaded cold-and-flu season is upon us —that time of year when you need to protect your personal engine from freezing up, locking up

The Fittest Driver Push-up Contest, presented by Fit to Pass and The Trucker, was designed to test the strength and conditioning of professional drivers and

Back pain not only discomforting; it’s costly, too. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from drivers — and it’s