by swood | Jun 16, 2021 | Seasonal, Tips, Trucker Health
Cruise Through Summer Long Hauls Driving is as much of a summer tradition as barbecues or days spent at the pool, but for professional truck drivers it’s not so much the exciting road trip to the beach. It’s an endless, thankless job that requires a great amount of mental stamina and patience. We know just [...]
by swood | Jun 16, 2021 | Tips, Maintenance, Safety
Don’t Let the Dog Days Get You Down The slush, ice, and snow of the winter season is over, but that doesn’t mean road conditions are any safer during the scorching summer months. Whether you’re a first time driver or a seasoned truck driver, the dog days of summer are no joke, so it is [...]
by Andrew Buchanan | Sep 19, 2013 | Technology, Tips
Truck driver’s may be the modern version of the free spirited cowboy but that doesn’t keep tech savvy truckers from using the digital world to be safer, more efficient and stay connected to home and entertainment. Apps for TruckersEven on the loneliest stretch of the Interstate you can be connected to your family, friends and [...]
by Andrew Buchanan | Jun 14, 2012 | Attorney General, medical care, Tips, Trucker rights, Uncategorized, World Health Organization
Credit: WHO/PAHO You probably knew that diesel fumes could be bad for your health. But now it's official. The World Health Organization has declared that diesel exhaust does cause cancer, and placed it in the same category as “passive smoking”. The risk of getting cancer from diesel fumes is minimal. However, since so many people [...]
by Charles Buchanan | Feb 23, 2012 | Accidents, Benefits, Health, Impairment Rating, Injury Claims, Injury Rating, medical care, Personal Injury, Tips, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries (often referred to upper extremity injuries) are common among professional truck drivers. The injuries can be terribly painful and can make working as a professional truck driver impossible. For example, a trucker with a torn rotator cuff or nerve damage or impingement in the wrist or elbow may be unable [...]
by Charles Buchanan | Jan 6, 2012 | Injury Claims, medical care, Personal Injury, Tips, Uncategorized
Last month we discussed the unique challenges that professional truck drivers face paying their bills after an injury. The first option we will discuss in this series is a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury lawsuits can be very important for injured truckers. If you have been injured by the wrongdoing of someone other than your employer, [...]
