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April Recognizes National Stress Awareness Month: Don’t Avoid It! Being an over-the-road (OTR) truck driver offers benefits such as freedom, travel, and reliable employment, but it also comes with considerable stress. Recognizing the sources of stress and learning to manage it can significantly enha
Trucking Industry in Ohio According to the Ohio Trucking Association, approximately 100,000 individuals in Ohio earn their livelihoods as truck drivers. Full-time over-the-road drivers have an average annual salary of about $75,000, with skilled drivers boasting six-figure incomes depending on their
HGV driver Alan Tunmore commented that the walk-in clinic at the truck stop was a “fantastic initiative.” A motorway service station has enhanced its offerings by introducing a walk-in clinic for drivers, collaborating with the NHS. Nurses from Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services
Advice for Couples Working Together in Trucking When it comes to offering advice for couples who work together, particularly in the confined space of a semi cab, Joanne Balmer is quick with her suggestion. “Choose your battles,” she laughed. “Starting an argument while you’re stuck in a cab for hour
A motorway service station has stepped up by offering a walk-in clinic for drivers, collaborating with the NHS. Nurses from Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services (BEMS) and the Wiltshire Health Improvement Hub provided blood pressure screenings and health advice at the Chippenham Pi
Florida Trucker Sentenced for Smuggling Firearms into Canada A Florida truck driver has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for trafficking dozens of handguns into Canada, which are linked to two murders and various crime scenes across Ontario and Quebec. Erhan John Er, age 35,
Jason Cannon: Welcome to CCJ’s 10-44, supported by Chevron Delo, heavy-duty diesel engine oil. Discover even more reasons to choose Delo. Matt Cole: Women face significant barriers that prevent them from pursuing or advancing in trucking careers. What can be done to overcome these challenges? Jason
Rising fuel prices in March are impacting the trucking and parcel shipping sectors; however, both industries are gaining enhanced pricing authority. A quarterly report from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen indicates that parcel carriers are taking advantage of increased fuel costs, resulting in record pri
The Impact of Sun Exposure on Skin: A Cautionary Tale A 69-year-old truck driver has shared a startling example of how 28 years of sun exposure can affect the skin. The results are alarming. Visual Evidence of Skin Damage The accompanying photograph illustrates the extreme aging of the left side of
