driver health and wellness News Updates

Business, Safety, Perspective

Perspective: ICHRAs and How They Can Help Small Companies

A relatively new benefits option allows transportation companies to control their expenses by reimbursing drivers for health insurance rather than buying it for them.

November 25, 2024
Business

The Secrets to Keeping Drivers Safe & Happy

Explore the secrets behind driver satisfaction and brand loyalty in this dynamic white paper. Uncover how a supportive environment and purpose-built uniforms redefine driver well-being, fostering a committed workforce and boosting your brand's success.

March 1, 2024
Government, Business, Safety

FMCSA Plans to Remove 15,000 Medical Examiner Certifications

Federal trucking regulators plan to disqualify more than 15,000 physicians responsible for certifying that truck drivers are healthy enough to get behind the wheel.

January 26, 2024
Government, Safety

Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel

A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.

November 20, 2023
Business, Safety

Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver

SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.

October 23, 2022
Business

Recruit a “New” Segment of Drivers to Take on the Driver Shortage

The trucking industry is standing at a crossroads. Between the driver shortage and the challenges in recruitment and retention, this guide gets to the heart of the problem. You’ll learn shocking statistics around driver health, how it’s feeding the driver shortage, and a new pool of drivers to recruit from.  

March 1, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Audit Finds Flaws in FMCSA Monitoring of Drivers’ Medical Qualifications

An Inspector General audit has found weaknesses in regulators’ monitoring of medical examiner qualifications and ensuring that truck drivers meet physical qualification standards to safely operate commercial vehicles.

January 21, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Truck Drivers Could Be Among Earliest to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Truck drivers and other workers in critical and essential jobs could be among the earliest people to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

November 30, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Planning Expert Emphasizes Health Considerations in Public Policy

Public agencies at all levels of government, including the ones related to transportation, should incorporate health considerations into policy decisions, a planning expert said.

August 12, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Drivers Use Apps, Social Media to Stay Connected With Family, Friends

Truck drivers use modern mobile technology to stay connected with friends and family, which is especially important for longhaul truck drivers, who sometimes spend weeks at a time on the road.

June 22, 2020