Making food ahead of time at home can save drivers thousands of dollars every year. Not only that, it's healthier and it allows you to eat the food that you love instead of settling for the quickest option on the road, or the same burger you've been eating for years. One problem that many drivers [...]
Finally, and hopefully, winter has decided to finally leave us Winterpeggers alone for a little while. Winnipeg, and Manitoba for that matter is always hopping with fun, family activities that you can get the whole extended family involved in. Interesting Events to Check Out Dinosaurs Alive! Dates: May 18, 2017 - October 31, 2017 (Recurring [...]
Every truck driver knows what “Truck Driver Burnout” is, if you don’t, that probably means that you haven’t been driving long enough. Truck driver’s jobs are very demanding, fast paced, stressful and isolating. After years of sitting behind the wheel, you become conditioned to the lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t take its [...]
Eating healthy and being active on the road isn’t an impossible feat. It very well may be a difficult task, but most of that stems from our ability – or lack thereof - to be self-disciplined. While being over the road does pose some problems, and will likely throw out some curve balls; developing healthy [...]
It is no secret that the trucking industry faces a high driver turnover rate. In 2015, turnover at large fleets averaged 93% for the entire year. It is so common that quitting a job is something drivers just do; sometimes at the drop of a hat. While other drivers take pride in working with the [...]
Yeah, a truck driver's schedule is hectic but that’s no reason to skip breakfast. Maybe you’re not hungry in the morning, still, that’s no reason to skip breakfast. Not only is a good breakfast good for your health, more importantly, it’ll improve your day and you’ll feel great! Coffee & donuts won’t do for a [...]
After the confusing beginning to our Manitoba spring, it appears that we are finally finished with snow, well . . . at least for now. Summer is quickly coming up on our heels and before we know it we’ll be, once again, complaining about the cold winter. Make the most of the next 5 months [...]
Many truck drivers are at an increased risk for gallbladder attacks, caused by Gallstones. The symptoms are often so intense they are often mistaken for a heart attack. Gallstones are one of the unfortunate side affects of a poor diet. Greasy foods that are high in fats and cholesterol combined with an inefficient fibre intake [...]
If you’re new to the trucking industry you’ve probably noticed a that you’ve gotten a little more home time this past month than you normally do. While seasoned truck drivers are prepared for the slower freight volumes that come just after the holiday season, new drivers may be wondering what’s going on. Having less freight [...]
Eating healthier is something that truck drivers often think about and with the New Year's Resolutions hot on heals, a lot of us have probably put this on our list. Eating healthier doesn't have to be difficult. With a little planning you can make drastic changes to your eating habits, lose some weight and feel [...]
