Trucking Fitness Company | Truck Driver Workout | Driver Wellness Program

The American Psychological Association Center for Organizational Excellence noted that more than a third of working Americans (35 percent) reported experiencing chronic work stress, and less than half said their employer provides sufficient resources to help employees manage their stress. Stress comes in all forms and for a truck driver there is more stress than normal, and unless you work in the industry you don’t quite understand and if you aren’t out on the road, you may not even know exists. Stress in a job can often make or break you, and it’s not so much “if” your job can be stressful, it’s more so for how long and what tools you have (been given) to handle it. Being out on the road day after day is a challenge, being away from your family and friends is less than ideal, but constantly having to deal with factors far outside of your control in order to do your job is even more stressful. When the American Psychological Association took this poll on workplace stress 39% of people ...

As a long-haul truck driver, your health and wellness are the first things you sacrifice. Whether it be from spending hours in traffic in uncomfortable seats or eating unhealthy options on the run, it all comes down to a list of heart diseases, obesity, and unwell mental spaces. To combat this effect on drivers, driver wellness programs are being included in many trucking companies. Driver wellness programs aim to identify places where each driver needs to focus on, from their diet to exercise and yoga regimes. This is then solidified into a plan that drivers follow and can record and notice considerable lifestyle differences. Driver Wellness at Truck Stops: 1. Fitness Rooms and Trail Maps: Truck stops can become a great way to remain fit if they offer exercise equipment and space. A variety of physical exercising is also of importance here. Walking trail maps for drivers who want to stretch after a long drive whilst enjoying nature to reduce their stress is a great use of their break...