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Unhealthy Lifestyle of Truck Drivers in India Truck drivers in India often lead unhealthy lives, facing mental and physical challenges due to long hours away from their families, extended working hours, and exposure to unsanitary conditions. They handle 65% of India’s freight traffic, predominantly
Forrest Rogers Memorial at Grandview Speedway This Saturday night, Grandview Speedway will host the prestigious Forrest Rogers Memorial, a renowned Modified race featuring a $10,000 prize for the winner. This event is one of the highlight races on the one-third-mile high-banked track’s summer schedu
New ELP Enforcement in 2025 As a fleet manager or driver in 2025, effective communication is crucial. On Tuesday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a revival of the English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule from 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2). Starting June 25, drivers failing a
Bold Initiative to Enhance Health and Longevity of Truck Drivers CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Project 61, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health conditions for truck drivers, has acquired Offshift, a premier digital health platform tailored for truckers. This acqui
Local Propane Company Affected by Major Theft PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A family-run propane business is facing significant challenges after a thief made off with $70,000 worth of essential equipment, complicating the company’s efforts to stay operational. Details of the Incident On July 31, John Mohn, t
Rescue of Abandoned Baby Boy Thanks to an observant truck driver from Texas, a baby boy was saved from the side of Interstate 10 in Louisiana, where he had been alone for two days and nights. The 1-year-old was discovered close to the spot where his 4-year-old brother was found deceased in a pond at
Addressing Health Through Diet and Exercise The key to improving health lies in adopting beneficial habits and eliminating detrimental ones. However, the sedentary lifestyles of truckers, their extensive hours on the road, and limited food choices—often limited to fast food options like burgers and
Stolen Radio Equipment from Oakdale Fire Chief Approximately $10,000 worth of radio equipment was taken from the assistant fire chief of the Oakdale Hose Company over the weekend. The Oakdale Hose Company reported on Facebook that two radios were stolen from the assistant chief’s truck just before 2
Ready to hit the road? Check out this article about the new Outside+ app, now available on iOS for members! > Download the app. Hope Zvara had a lightbulb moment in 2017 during a professional mixer in Wisconsin. While discussing yoga applications, a fellow attendee asked if there were any practices
