How to keep truck drivers healthy on road

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How to keep truck drivers healthy on road
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Introduction

• Commercial truck driving is a difficult job.
  After all, this job requires days or weeks of
  traveling on an open road which can really have a
  toll on health and mind. These tips can help to
  combat the negativity in the best possible
  manner.
• So pay attention as closely as possible.

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Consider joining a wellness program
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• Wellness programs are proven to be an effective
  method for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They
  can really help a lot in providing support to
  truck drivers, and can also help to form healthy
  habits or reduce the effects of chronic illnesses
  (if any). So consider signing up for one.
• It can really help you a lot in the long run.

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DO NOT drive for hours at a stretch

• Commercial truck driving is a hectic job. Driving
  for hours at a stretch can have a significant
  effect on your nerves which can directly or
  indirectly affect your driving for. So consider
  having constructive breaks in between.

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Plan your meals around driving routes
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• Meal planning is an effective way to stay on
  track with counting calories. A majority of
  truckers eat on the run which can really make
  planning difficult. Its therefore advisable to
  use technologies like GPS to do the perfect meal
  planning during the drive. It does help.
• Note Avoid consumption of junk food. Healthy
  snacks such as hard boiled eggs, veggies, crunchy
  fruits, yogurt, and others are more advisable.

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Develop a stable sleep schedule

• According to the studies conducted by the
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  (NHTSA), sleep deprivation factors into almost
  1,550 fatalities and 100,000 vehicle accidents a
  year. The human body needs around 7-8 hours of
  rest a day to revitalize itself. Make sure you
  get that.

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Socialize to improve mental health

• Commercial truck driving can mean days, weeks or
  even months away from near and dear ones. Too
  much isolation can result in depression and
  anxiety, which, in turn can heavily affect
  driving skills. The advice is to socialize with
  friends and family (whenever theres a window of
  opportunity) to curb the feeling of isolation.

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No alcohol

• Alcohol numbs the senses and the reaction time of
  the driver. Its therefore advisable to keep all
  alcoholic beverages at bay especially during
  driving.

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