The life of a truck driver can be an unhealthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally. I know this isn't groundbreaking news. It's obvious that a job can lead to unhealthy habits when it requires long hours of sitting, lots of time away from home, tight deadlines, and little access to common amenities such as a kitchen or exercise equipment.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed and released a series of Coronavirus Covid-19 tip sheets for high-risk occupations and essential services and industries
We’ve all seen those passive aggressive signs that say, “your mother isn’t here, so clean up after yourself”, right? As irritating as those signs are, it’s truthful, especially for truck drivers. You live, work and relax all in the same small area, so your space should be as cleaned, organized, and healthy as it can [...]
This is a perfect recipe to toss together quickly in the truck or make ahead at home to take with you. The basic recipe is simple and so many additional options can be added to the bowl so that you can enjoy your meal just the way you like it. INGREDIENTS 2 cups uncooked long-grain [...]
We all love our turkey dinners, but sometimes there are so many leftovers, that the very thought of eating even one more bite can drive us to madness. Here's the good news for truckers, leftover turkey freezes well, which can give you a great jump on planning your over-the-road meals. You can reheat turkey leftovers [...]
The very nature of the trucking job is quite sedentary and staying healthy can be a big challenge for many drivers. Driving all day, sleeping in a truck, eating at rest stops and being away from home for long periods of time can all lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Making a conscious effort to make [...]
Enjoying your favourite holiday feast over the road is possible if you have a slow cooker in the truck! If you are craving turkey, check out these two easy to make recipes that will fill your truck with the scent of the holidays. CLASSIC TURKEY BREAST INGREDIENTS 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds), [...]
Everyone knows that family time is important - especially when you are away from home for long periods of time. This November there are tons of events and activities for you and your family to enjoy and make lasting memories. Tiny Treasures Date: November 8 & 17 Location: Manitoba Theatre for Young People, Winnipeg Grab [...]
Whether or not you are committed to growing facial hair this month or not, I think we can all agree that helping spread the word about men's health is important. Over the years, we have written quite a few articles about men's health, and more specifically, truck driver health because we want our fleet to [...]
Movember is back and ready to grow out. Are you? When you hear the word "Movember" you probably think about throwing away your razors for the month, but it is much, much more than that. Movember is an organization that brings awareness and fights against men's health problems (prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and [...]
