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Trucking contributes to 14% of all work-related crash claims: WorkSafe BC
RICHMOND, B.C. – Motor vehicle incidents (MVI) are the leading cause of traumatic workplace deaths in British Columbia, according to WorkSafe BC. The agency says work-related MVI’s account for one-third of all work-related traumatic deaths in the province. In an…
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Making the healthy choice
How to maintain a healthy diet and stay active while on the road
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Mercedes wants its vehicles to serve as personal health devices
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mercedes-Benz is envisioning a future where the automobile doubles as a personal health device. The car maker discussed this topic in detail at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which has come in recent years to very…
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And the Winners Are… 2016 Healthy Fleet Challenge
We reveal the winners of this year’s Healthy Fleet Challenge and Healthy Trucker’s Andrea Morley explains how to stay active during the off-months of the competition.
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Knowledge, commitment all that’s needed to be a healthy trucker
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — It takes just two things to live a healthy life as a professional driver: knowledge and commitment. That was the message from an inspiring panel discussion on driver health and wellness, held at this week’s Driving for…
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‘I’ll sleep when I’m dead’
Truxpo session addresses affects of fatigue on truck drivers
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Bison campaign aims to get drivers on two wheels
WINNIPEG, Man. – Want to win a Dahon folding bicycle? Bison Transport is giving you the chance through its social media contest, which aims to promote biking while on the road and help drivers stay active. “Professional truck drivers, as…
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Drivers with untreated OSA five times more likely to crash, study finds
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — A study involving Schneider’s sleep apnea screening and treatment program has found it is delivering significant health and safety benefits for drivers. Schneider began screening drivers for obstructive sleep apnea in 2006, and claims to be…
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AMTA partnership with BIS enhances online health and safety training
CALGARY, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) and BIS Training Solutions have turned safety into an collaborative effort, joining forces to deliver both classroom and online workplace health, safety and high-risk activities training courses. The partnership launches in…
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Healthy Fleet Challenge inspires TST Overland Express
TST dominated the Healthy Fleet walking challenges in 2015, so, to senior staff, it was only natural to implement a new, company-wide wellness program in January.
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Final Results of the 2015 Healthy Fleet Challenge
The results are in. See who made the Top 5 at the end of the three-month long walking challenge.
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John Drury: Dancing his way to health
Like many truck drivers, John Drury of Cincinnati, Ohio has had trouble keeping his health and well-being a top priority. Over the years, the 44-year-old’s weight has fluctuated from 400 lbs down to 350 lbs, down to 270 lbs and…
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Walnuts: Taking the bitter with the sweet
Are you one of the 94% of North Americans who do not eat any kind of tree nuts at all? If so, you are missing out on an easy nutrition boost. In a recent nutritional study it was found that…
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Bad breath
Bad breath, or in medical terms halitosis, is generally not a significant medical condition. However in severe cases, bad breath can cause a lot of embarrassment and even anxiety. The odours and severity of bad breath vary from person to…
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Exhaust from newer diesel engines not cancer-causing: Study
BOSTON, Mass. — A new study has concluded there’s no evidence that exposure to new-technology diesel engine exhaust is linked to lung cancer. It’s the first study to evaluate lifetime exposure to new technology diesel exhaust. The study also found…
