The Healthy Trucker journal
Practical, sector-specific guidance on pain, mobility, mental health, fatigue and nutrition, for drivers, fleet managers and employers.
Hours of gripping the wheel and constant vehicle vibration leave many drivers with numb, aching hands. We unpack the early warning signs of carpal tunnel, the in-vehicle adjustments that ease the strain, and when it is time to seek help.
Read article →Long hours, isolation and relentless deadlines take a quiet toll on drivers' mental health. Here are practical, road-tested strategies to recognise burnout early, stay connected, and protect your wellbeing mile after mile.
Read article →Steering, shifting and repetitive movements can make arthritis flare painfully on a long shift. Discover the warm-up routines, vehicle setup tweaks and simple aids that keep your arms and joints moving comfortably all day.
Read article →Tiredness is one of the biggest risks behind the wheel. Learn how to spot the early signs of fatigue, make the most of your breaks and rest stops, and build daily habits that keep you sharp from depot to delivery.
Read article →Daytime sleep, broken nights and rotating shifts make proper rest hard to come by. Practical ways to protect your sleep, nap well and build a routine that survives the job.
Read article →Hours of sitting, vibration and awkward loading take a toll on the lower back. The causes, the seat and posture fixes, the movement that helps, and when to get it checked.
Read article →Service stations, night shifts and tight schedules make eating well hard. Realistic guidance on steady energy, hydration, smarter stops and habits that actually stick.
Read article →Long hours alone and time away from home take a quiet toll. How isolation affects wellbeing, ways to stay connected from the road, and where to turn when things feel heavy.
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