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Fit for the Road

Drivers wanting to implement healthier routines into a busy schedule need patience, perseverance and a little know-how.

Set short- and long-term goals

October 1, 2011

October is a great month to start a routine.

I’m Just Say’n

Carolyn gives advice on a marriage's financial balance, trucker fitness and loneliness.

Make some laps

October 19, 2010

When you have downtime, point to something within a 5-minute walking distance and walk to it. Then walk back. Then do the same thing again. Two laps yields 20 minutes of walking and doesn’t consume much time.

Mixing it up

If we mix up our exercise maybe we will last longer too.

Empowerment

August 11, 2010

The most frustrating thing about trucking is the waste of time. Shippers and consignees seem to gleefully waste it. Our time has no value to them. They often treat the drivers like we have no value. Since our time has no value to them they ...

Daily Health Tip: Go Exploring

June 11, 2010

If you have extended down time in a strange city, go for a walk. This allows you to not only see part of the city, but gives you the chance to get moving, too. Local tourism commissions usually have information on the city’s walking tours. ...