In the demanding world of trucking, often characterized by its perceived toughness, it's essential to acknowledge the hidden struggles faced by drivers. Studies reveal that loneliness, depression, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and other emotional challenges are prevalent among truckers, emphasizing the critical need for support and resources within the community.
Crashes cost motor carriers money! Whether it is in bent up metal, lost cargo, or an injured employee, the costs add up. But did you know slips, trips, and falls may be the industry’s most overlooked and underappreciated threat to drivers’ health and well-being? In fact, an article in trucknews.com points out that almost 80 percent of trucker fall injuries occur close to the cab and not the trailer, box, catwalk, etc., and more than half occur when dismounting.
For many people in the country, trucking would appear to be a straightforward process: load from the shippers and transport to the receivers. However, most of the approximately 8.4 million people employed by the trucking industry know a lot more is involved. Very few trucking operations are alike, though many share similar characteristics.