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Drivers, Are You Taking Care of Your Mental Health?

If you feel
something isn’t right,
but you do not know exactly what it is or what to do about it, check out the information below; they might inform you
regarding this matter and your overall mental […]

By |July 17th, 2020|Driver health|0 Comments
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    It’s Mental Health Week & UWT Has Some Tunes to Get You in a Good Mood

It’s Mental Health Week & UWT Has Some Tunes to Get You in a Good Mood

This week is Mental Health Week. Mental wellness is an
important factor for every one of us nurture and be mindful of – if we don’t take
care of our own mental health, it becomes very […]

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    Depression in Truck Drivers: 5 Common Causes & How to Spot the Signs

Depression in Truck Drivers: 5 Common Causes & How to Spot the Signs

Today’s world is making great strides to reduce or eliminate
the stigma that is associated with mental illness, including depression. According
to the National Sleep Foundation, feeling sad every now and then is a
fundamental part of […]

How Drivers Can Prepare for their DOT Medical Exam

In the trucking industry, all DOT medical examinations must be performed by a medical professional listed in the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (CME).  Any commercial driver with an expired medical certificate must […]

Injury Prevention Tips for Drivers

We all know that driving is a dangerous job. It should be no surprise then that truck drivers have the highest number of cases resulting in days away from work (2015 data), along with […]

By |March 2nd, 2017|Driver health|0 Comments

Healthy Tips for Drivers

We all know that being an commercial truck driver leads to the potential of having one of today’s most unhealthy lifestyles. Sitting for long hours, eating quick and fast food that is generally high […]

Best Practices to Protect Yourself from Falling Freight

Loads shifting in transit is a common occurrence. Most of the time, drivers are not aware of the real danger of shifted loads until it is too late. On a regular basis, drivers and […]

2 Ways for Drivers to Use Margin of Safety Principles

“Margin of Safety” is a term that is used in many industries, from financial investing, to construction and structural engineering. Most basically, the margin of safety is the difference between the expected value/strength of […]

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    Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Tips on Prevention and Risk Reduction

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Tips on Prevention and Risk Reduction

October is breast cancer awareness month, and as Champions for the Cause, it’s a time where we get involved in some great causes to benefit breast cancer research, health education, and advocacy for the […]

Driver Health 101

We all know that being an commercial truck driver leads to the potential of having one of today’s most unhealthy lifestyles. Sitting for long hours, eating quick and fast food that is generally high […]