The Weight of the Road: Addressing Obesity in the Trucking Industry
For many truck drivers, life on the road is a dream come true—freedom, independence, and the ability to see parts of the country most people never experience. But that freedom comes with challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining good health. Long hours behind the wheel, limited access to nutritious food, and a sedentary lifestyle […]
Truck Driver Pay and Compensation: What You Need to Know
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy. Every day, nearly 3 million transports and more than 10 million straight trucks deliver goods to stores, warehouses, and consumers, keeping everything from groceries to electronics flowing across the country. But while truck drivers are essential to keeping the wheels of commerce turning, one topic […]
The Road to Good Health: The Top 5 Reasons Truck Drivers Need Health Insurance
Let’s explore something incredibly important, yet often overlooked—health insurance. It’s not exciting, but it is necessary, so let’s talk. Life on the road can be tough, and taking care of your health may not always be your number one priority. However, we want to shed light on the top 5 reasons why health insurance as […]
Membership has its Perks: The Trucker’s Network Membership
Life on the road can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re a professional trucker looking for ways to save money, access exclusive resources, and streamline your business operations, then joining The Trucker’s Network is a game-changer. Being a trucker comes with a set of challenges faced by few other industries. Long […]
Popular trucking conventions: Which ones are worth attending?
Truck drivers, dispatchers, and anyone in the world of logistics will further build their interest and knowledge about the industry through workshops and conferences. We know that trucking can be a lonely career that needs to be bolstered by relationships. And who knows trucking better than people in the trucking world? Make this year the […]
6 Quick Tips for Truck Drivers to Find the Right Health Plan and Agent
Truck driving can be a dangerous job. Due to a truck driver’s living and work conditions, drivers expose themselves to unique health risks. Health insurance is an expensive, yet necessary expense for truck drivers. It helps protect drivers from the unexpected, high medical costs. Although truck drivers should have a health plan many do not. […]
Should Truck Drivers Consider Short-Term Health Insurance Plans
Truck driving can be a dangerous job. Due to a truck driver’s living and work conditions, drivers expose themselves to unique health risks. Health insurance is an expensive, yet necessary expense for truck drivers. It helps protect drivers from the unexpected, high medical costs. Although truck drivers should have health insurance many do not. Some […]
The Importance of Health Insurance for Truck Drivers
Truck driving does not exactly promote a healthy lifestyle. Truck drivers expose themselves to unique health risks. A driver’s health is vital to their job. In most cases, truckers get paid by the mile. If a driver is out of work due to sickness, they do not get paid. Truck drivers need health insurance, so […]