Truck drivers don’t just carry freight. They carry the physical toll of long hours, limited movement, irregular sleep, stress, and health systems that weren’t built with them in mind.

And over time, it adds up.

In this Fit Drivers interview, we sit down to talk honestly about what driver health really looks like on the road… beyond quick fixes and surface-level wellness advice.

This conversation dives into:• Why traditional health recommendations often don’t work for drivers• How long hours, stress, and limited access to care quietly impact long-term health

• The disconnect between health standards and real-life trucking schedules

• Small, realistic changes drivers and carriers can actually sustain

• Why supporting driver health is a safety issue, not just a wellness trendIf you’re a driver, carrier, safety leader, or someone who cares about the people behind the wheel, this episode brings needed perspective to a conversation that’s overdue.

Because protecting drivers’ health protects everyone on the road.

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Truck drivers spend long hours in confined cabs, exposed to diesel exhaust, secondhand smoke, stress, and demanding schedules, and it’s quietly impacting their long-term health.

What’s happening inside the cab matters more than most people realize.

In this episode, Bob sits down with Dr. Cara Harris, nurse researcher and newly minted PhD, to unpack groundbreaking research focused on occupational health risks among long-haul truck drivers.

Together, they break down:
Why nicotine exposure is higher in truck drivers, even among non-smokers, and what hair analysis reveals that air testing misses.
How smoking and diesel exhaust can combine to create even greater health risks inside the cab.
What current federal standards don’t measure, and why biological exposure needs more attention.
Why confined work environments make truck drivers a uniquely vulnerable workforce.
Practical, realistic solutions carriers and drivers can consider to reduce risk and protect long-term health.

If you’re a driver, carrier, safety leader, or someone who cares about the people who keep America moving, this episode sheds light on health risks that deserve urgent attention.

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Truck drivers spend long hours sitting, navigating stress, and pushing through demanding schedules, and it’s taking a real toll on their long-term health. Movement isn’t just helpful in this industry… it’s essential.In this episode, Bob sits down with Dr. Laurie Whitsel of the American Heart Association and the Physical Activity Alliance, along with workplace wellness expert Murray Harber, to unpack a mission that could reshape driver health nationwide.Together, they break down:- Why prolonged sitting is one of the quietest threats to driver health — and what 30 minutes of movement can reverse.- How the Physical Activity Alliance is uniting employers, policymakers, and communities to drive real change.- Why leadership—especially CEOs—are the key to building a culture of physical activity at work.- The national CEO Pledge and how trucking companies can join the movement.Small, practical habits drivers can implement today to improve alertness, mobility, and long-term well-being.If you’re a carrier, a driver, or someone who believes in protecting the people who keep America moving, this episode is your roadmap to building a healthier future in trucking.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on driver health, safety, and innovation.#driverwellness #fitdriverspodcast #physicalactivityalliance #truckinghealth #driverhealth #wellnessatwork #truckdrivers #healthylifestyle #movementmatters #innovation