TRUCKING BLOG

FMCSA Medical regulations require certain health standards to be met to get and keep a commercial driver’s license. These regulations...

Here are 25 road-friendly recipes specifically for truck drivers that are easy to prep at home, store in the truck, and eat on the go.

The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) I will analyze and comment on these working conditions. To begin, I will grossly oversimplify CBT. Generally, mental health can be conceptualized by three pillars: Diet Exercise Thoughts/mental diet Diet Nutrition is a cornerstone of mental health, the old adage “you are what you eat” can attest to this. With a la

Please note that ATBS does not offer health insurance plans. This guide is only meant to assist truck drivers who are researching health...

Stress is a part of life, but as truck drivers, we deal with a unique set of circumstances. Whether it's navigating through a congested...

Written By SleepDog® A truck mattress is an absolute necessity for long-haul truck drivers. After driving for hours on end, you’ll need a...

You can’t 100% prevent getting sick, but you can find ways to reduce your chances of feeling miserable.

While driving the highways across the country, how many signs do you see for healthy food options? Probably not many if at all!

Beyond your house and truck payments, health insurance tends to be one of the biggest fixed expenses for a truck driver. While it’s...

Many people struggle with their weight and maintaining good health. From fad diets to crazy exercise plans – there seems to be a new...

When you retire, some of your expenses may go down – but health care is not likely to be one of them. In fact, your health care costs...

With so many health problems that circulate around truck drivers, it’s hard to see the positive side in all of it. But health problems...

There is nothing worse than being in the middle of nowhere with a major toothache. You can’t eat, your teeth are sensitive to cold water,...

Millions of people set resolutions every year so why not be one of those people. The time to quit smoking is now.

Truck driving does not leave one with a lot of time or convenience to do many tasks. Exercise, leisure, and cooking come to mind. There...

With temperatures in the triple digits in some parts of the country, heat-related illnesses such as dehydration are more of a risk. What...

In the summer, we’re bombarded with articles, ads, news stories, and social media posts encouraging us to wear sunscreen whenever we’re...

If you operate a fleet of trucks perhaps you’re aware of the small business health care tax credit that might be available to you. To be...

Did you know that an average male is composed of 60 percent water and an average female is composed of 58 percent water? Depending on...

What if I told you that holding your breath could lead you to become tired, depressed and even sick?  Well, it’s true.