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May 13 min read

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...

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Aug 16, 20232 min read

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.

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Mar 2, 20233 min read

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...

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Nov 17, 20226 min read

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...

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Sep 15, 20223 min read

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...

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Feb 24, 20203 min read

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.

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Sep 7, 20184 min read

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!

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Jun 24, 20183 min read

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...

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Aug 31, 20163 min read

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...

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Mar 31, 20163 min read

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,...

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Dec 28, 20153 min read

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.

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Jul 31, 20152 min read

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...

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Jul 26, 20152 min read

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...

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Mar 31, 20152 min read

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...

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Jan 26, 20152 min read

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.

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Jan 17, 20154 min read

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...

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Jan 6, 20154 min read

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...

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Dec 22, 20143 min read

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.

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Sep 18, 20142 min read

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...

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Aug 31, 20142 min read

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...

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