Are Motor Carriers Responsible for their Drivers’ Health? Who carries the responsibility for a professional driver’s health? The driver or the motor carrier? This is a topic I’ve wanted to…
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“If your wheels aren’t turning, then you’re not earning,” goes a common saying among the trucking community. For many drivers, this statement now represents their reality, as a growing number…
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) drivers are a big part of many commercial trucking and transportation companies. According to Zippia, BIPOC drivers make up about 37% of the…
Commercial drivers deal with many issues that can foster unhealthy social issues at work. Driving is a mentally and physically taxing profession, and the sedentary and isolating nature of the…
Constantly engaging in costly driver recruitment campaigns, interviewing, and hiring new drivers can drain any company’s budget and resources. The best way to eliminate this issue is by practicing preventative…
Men’s Health Month Message from Fit to Pass With June being National Men’s Health Month, Fit to Pass would like to take this opportunity to discuss some of the most…
10,000 Down, More to Go – Is Marijuana Contributing to the Truck Driver Shortage? All truck drivers are now required to register with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which is…
Driving a Commercial Truck is a physically taxing process that takes a significant toll on the body. Drivers need to be in the best health possible to withstand the rigors…
DOT physicals are one of the biggest challenges for commercial truck drivers. Living on the road with many consecutive hours spent in a seated position often leads to high blood…
Trucking is an extremely demanding, grueling, and often thankless job. A recent survey conducted by CareerCast rated the trucking profession as one of the most stressful jobs in America. The stresses involved in…