Drive less...live longer

Can still exercise on the road by brisk walking 2 or 3 time a week along with some jumping jacks. I always was OTR because that's what I prefer and ran hard with the best of them. Yes, you are right about extensive sitting and especially if one smokes & eats lots of junk foods. There are ways to overcome the risks of being sedentary. The trucking industry needs route drivers, local drivers, regional drivers & OTR drivers. We must all take personal responsibility for our health, one reason is most of us have families that depend on us. We fail our families if we ignore our health.

 

So, what companies you suggest to work with, since you have been successful over past 7 years of trucking?
Any suggestions?

Thank you....

 

You must be one of the few OTR guys who cares then.

 

I haul oversize mainly, so between the chaining etc, then walking my German Shepherd every couple of hours, I guess I am kind of ok.
No doubt it is hard on the body, and after 20+yrs, I do feel it myself. But it pays the bills, and has provided me with a good enough living to allow my wife not to work, all our stuff being paid for, and the kids have what they need like insurance etc.
Everything comes with a price tag, no doubt about it.

Martin

 

I gotta drive 5 days but I only do it 7 hours. I used to haul oversized loads in my early years in this profession. Fun job.

 

I'd say... WORK LESS, LIVE LONGER

 

Gotta do what ya gotta do. We have $90+ grand bid runs at our barn and $60+ grand bid runs. Some max out hours and some just put a small dent on line 3. I practically dare the senior guys driving those Winnebago's to work and back each day to steal my short little run.