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Women on Wheels Program Launches in Nairobi A new initiative named ‘Women on Wheels (WoW)’ has been launched in Nairobi, aiming to train and employ at least 100 women annually in truck driving. Program Overview This initiative forms part of Bamburi Cement’s Sustainability Programs, focusing on Diver
A large group of truckers and their supporters is preparing to gather in Canada’s capital for a protest that has evolved from dissatisfaction over vaccine mandates to demands for the cancellation of all public health measures, and even calls for the federal government’s overthrow. In anticipation of
Introduction to the Miles for Veterans Challenge Rolling Strong Wellness, in collaboration with Waypoint Vets, is set to launch the “Miles for Veterans: Waypoint Vets Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge.” Challenge Goals This virtual event, covering 2,200 miles of walking/running, aims to honor U.S. mi
George Boardman, a resident of Beachwood, New Jersey, had become accustomed to chronic fatigue, which he initially attributed to his irregular sleeping schedule as a truck driver. After being diagnosed with mild sleep apnea during a workplace health assessment, he hoped that continuous positive airw
The World of Rob Piper: A Lorry Driver’s Experience Rob Piper’s life is painted in shades of grey, blue, and black. Early mornings find him navigating the dark blue-black sky while driving his 44-tonne DAF XF lorry out of the Southampton industrial estate. At 6 a.m., the grey roads are primarily lin
After a night of driving an 18-wheeler across the country in late September, Gurpreet Singh woke to notifications from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on his phone. He promptly returned the call, then took a selfie to upload into the immigration officials’ tracking app. That morning, fa
The Challenge of Overnight Parking for Truck Drivers A pale winter sun sets over the frozen landscape as Stephen Graves maneuvers his tractor-trailer through the cracked pavement of a truck stop lot in southern Oklahoma. After driving another 400 miles, he desperately needs a restroom but, more impo
Prevalence of Health Issues Among Truck Drivers Studies show that truck drivers commonly experience cardiac disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and back pain. Alarmingly, half of all truckers suffer from at least one of these conditions, which could contribute to
Truck drivers are replacing their usual Chiko Rolls and potato scallops with healthier options like fruit cups and salad sandwiches to maintain their wellbeing during Queensland’s wheat harvest. This shift is creating new business opportunities in rural areas. Experts express concerns that the decli
