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Top 8 Health Apps for Owner-Operators
FMCSA Medical regulations require certain health standards to be met to get and keep a commercial driver’s license. These regulations...
May 2, 20243 min read
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The Top 25 Quick and Easy Meals for Truck Drivers
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.
Aug 16, 20232 min read
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Maintaining Your Mental Health as a Truck Driver
The ease at which a trucker's mental health can deteriorate is alarming. Basing my assumptions and framework on the gold standard CBT...
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Health Insurance Options for Owner-Operator Truck Drivers
Please note that ATBS does not offer health insurance plans. This guide is only meant to assist truck drivers who are researching health...
Nov 17, 20226 min read
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How to Manage Stress as a Truck Driver
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...
Sep 15, 20223 min read
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6 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on the Road
You can’t 100% prevent getting sick, but you can find ways to reduce your chances of feeling miserable.
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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10 Healthy Snacks for the Road
While driving the highways across the country, how many signs do you see for healthy food options? Probably not many if at all!
Sep 8, 20184 min read
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Health and Weight Loss: 7 Tips for Reaching Your Long-Term Goals
Many people struggle with their weight and maintaining good health. From fad diets to crazy exercise plans – there seems to be a new...
Jun 25, 20183 min read
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Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers
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...
Sep 1, 20163 min read
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How to Handle Dental Emergencies on the Road
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,...
Apr 1, 20163 min read
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5 Reasons You Need to Quit Smoking
Millions of people set resolutions every year so why not be one of those people. The time to quit smoking is now.
Dec 28, 20153 min read
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Driving Dehydrated Can Be as Dangerous as Driving Drunk
With temperatures in the triple digits in some parts of the country, heat-related illnesses such as dehydration are more of a risk. What...
Aug 1, 20152 min read
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How to Avoid Sun Damage as a Truck Driver
In the summer, we’re bombarded with articles, ads, news stories, and social media posts encouraging us to wear sunscreen whenever we’re...
Jul 27, 20152 min read
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Lack of Water and Your Brain
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...
Apr 1, 20152 min read
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Breathing Techniques That Will Lead to a Happier & Healthier You
What if I told you that holding your breath could lead you to become tired, depressed and even sick? Well, it’s true.
Jan 26, 20152 min read
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Make Your New Year's Resolution to Quit Smoking
Smoking-related diseases are responsible for over 443,000 deaths in the United States every year. This number includes people who are...
Jan 17, 20154 min read
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Managing Diabetes and Truck Driving
In the commercial trucking industry, “diabetes” is a fearful word. For many years there was a blanket ban that prevented anyone with...
Jan 6, 20154 min read
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Best Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects around 10-20% of Americans during the winter months.
Dec 22, 20143 min read
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Preventative Maintenance Pays off for Your Truck and Your Body
Owner-operators know that preventative maintenance on their truck pays off in the long run. Industry estimates say PM can cut your...
Sep 19, 20142 min read
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PTSD: Awareness and Understanding
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often thought to be something that is only associated with people who have been involved in war...
Sep 1, 20142 min read
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