Carmel, Indianapolis-based nonprofit Project 61 has acquired health and wellness company Offshift to improve the wellbeing of America’s truck drivers.
Driver stress is a fleet-wide risk that impacts safety, fuel costs, maintenance, and retention. Studies show that stressed drivers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, suffer from fatigue, and leave the industry entirely, costing fleets thousands in turnover and accident claims.
AI-powered dashcams, predictive maintenance, and real-time telematics offer fleets a proactive approach to reducing driver stress and improving well-being. By integrating safety coaching, fatigue monitoring, and wellness programs, fleets can lower accident rates, cut operational costs, and build a culture that values drivers as assets, not liabilities.
Mark Manera, a physical therapist who founded Supply Chain Fitness, discusses the health of truck drivers and why companies should invest in drivers’ care.
The manager of business development for the transportation team at Geotab, Emily Williams, opened up to Jeremy Reymer about the importance of representation and leadership for women in transportation, driver health and Geotab’s efforts to drive positive change in trucking.
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Linehaul Truckers are Facing a Quality of Life and Health Crisis
Dr. Mark Manera explains how employers can benefit from proactively focusing on better health for their drivers.
CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.
Truckers need snacks that provide energy and curb hunger to stay alert between rest breaks.
Delta Air Lines officials believe they have the reputation for customer service, reliability, and brand experience that will carry them through the pandemic. Now, they are making hard choices about the future.
Cashflow Corner presented by TriumphPay …Short-term insurance plans can be a life saver during gaps in coverage, but with new rules allowing them to extend up to 3 years, it’s important to understand what they cover and what they do not.
The health and wellness of professional truck drivers is an increasing concern. This issue was ranked as the 8th most important in the industry by contributors to the American Transportation Research Institute. Read the Full Blog Post
Lifestyle is considered one of the main risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes and individuals with Type 2 diabetes have the potential to require insulin if they do not properly care for their diabetes. Long haul truck drivers are of no exception to this statistic.
