Who better to talk about driver health and wellness than men who are tops in their field? Competitive powerlifter Ralph Garcia, a professional driver for ABF Freight System with 3.5 million accident-free miles, and world-class swimmer and triathlete Siphiwe Baleka, a driver/trainer from Prime Inc., head up our LiveOnWeb panel on Driver Health and Wellness From A to Zzzzz. Watch the replay.
May 29, 2016Government, Safety, Business
Replay: LiveOnWeb on Driver Health and Wellness From A to Zzzzzz
Safety, Business, Technology
Video: Siphiwe Baleka Demos the 'Knee-Crusher' Workout Any Trucker Can Do
No time to exercise? It's not how much time you work out, it's how hard you work out, says driver trainer Siphiwe Baleka of Prime Inc. in this LiveOnWeb Extra.
May 20, 2016Government, Safety, Business, Technology
Video: Why FMCSA Is Seeking Input on Sleep Apnea
Christine Hydock, chief of the medical programs division for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, talks with TT's Eric Miller in this LiveOnWeb video excerpt about the agency's interest in a possible sleep apnea regulation.
May 20, 2016Business
One in Five Truck Drivers Leaves Job Because of Health Issues, Survey Finds
Most truck drivers who quit their jobs do so to make more money elsewhere, spend more time at home or to retire. However, one in five drivers who leave are flagged for health problems, according to a new report.
May 11, 2016Business
FMCSA Aims to Improve Driver Health Without Issuing Additional Regulations
Members of two federal advisory committees are considering nonregulatory ways the private medical sector can help commercial vehicle drivers improve their health.
October 5, 2015