Healthy Trucker

11/25/2021

Wishing all our family, friends and associates south of the border a very Happy Thanksgiving!

If you got it, chances are an essential truck driver brought it!

05/13/2021

You may be surprised to find out that we don't recommend cutting out sugar completely! Instead, we encourage you to eat the right forms of sugar, in their natural and unprocessed state. Read more and find out what sources of sugar you can keep in your diet, in moderation of course!

As we move into warmer days, thoughts of spending time outside and enjoying summer get togethers often sparks conversations around a rather controversial topic: sugar! In the summer, we tend to crave and enjoy more items loaded with sugar, such as popsicles, lemonade, jello, ice cream, and more. So....

03/06/2021

My mother used to say, "you are what you eat." The older I get, the more I understand that this statement is spot on. Through the pandemic, we have really let our healthy eating habits slip, many times we chose convenience over healthy eating.

Whenever I eat fast food, it tastes so good at the moment, but it doesn't take long before I'm saying... "uhh... why did I eat that?"

Enough is enough. Our family started a 21-day health challenge yesterday, where are going to stick to a healthy diet and consistent exercise regimen. This is the first time we have all agreed to do something at the same time.

Andrea Morley, from Healthy Trucker posted this article "Supporting your metabolism" earlier this week! We’ve reviewed the tips & suggestions to ensure we keep our body burning sufficient calories to support a healthy weight.

I'm encouraging all drivers to pass this article on to other drivers. A healthier driver will be a safer driver that has fewer accidents, loses less time from work due to injury or illness, and is able to stay in the industry a lot longer.

My mother used to say, "you are what you eat." The older I get, the more I understand that this statement is spot on. Through the pandemic, we have...

01/28/2021

Checking in on the mental health of ourselves and those around us has never been more important than in the past year during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of our partners, Morneau Shepell, has developed a thorough library of resources for coping during the pandemic. Take a look: https://www.morneaushepell.com/ca-en/toolkit-individuals

At Morneau Shepell, we apply the expertise of our entire organization to provide an integrative approach to health, benefits, retirement, and employee assistance needs with a focus on reducing risk for our clients.

10/14/2020

Do you eat the same thing every day? Many drivers do! Check out this article to understand the importance of eating a variety of food:

So many of us are creatures of habit: we wake up at the same time, have the same morning routine, and eat the same thing for breakfast each day. While this type of repetition can make life a lot less stressful by reducing the number of decisions we need to make daily, variety is super

09/08/2020

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Ontario’s 400 Series highways have been recognized as a known human trafficking corridor, but a new trailer taking to those routes will

08/07/2020

07/01/2020

Hoping all Canadian’s can set aside a little extra “downtime” with their family and friends today.

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

06/23/2020

We love seeing what companies are doing to help their drivers & staff get healthy. Seafood Express recently participated in one of our Healthy Fleet Challenges, and we are proud to share this article showcasing their new headquarters, including a gym!

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Gyms and dorms are not usually associated with trucking companies, but a medium-sized carrier in P.E.I. is offering all that and

06/22/2020

Do you use protein powder? If so, what kind?

Q: What's an easy to digest, high quality protein powder that you would recommend? I haven't discussed protein powders in quite a while, as there is a lot of controversy over many of them and their risks vs. rewards. If you eat a balanced diet and live a moderately active lifestyle, protein suppleme...

06/21/2020

06/14/2020

NAL Insurance, Healthy Trucker and Thank a Trucker serves a hot lunch and provides PPE to essential drivers at the TravelCenters-TA-Petro in Woodstock.

If you got it, chances are a truck driver brought it!

It was another great day at the TravelCenters-TA-Petro in Woodstock where Thank a Trucker handed out hot pizza, cold drinks, and PPE to drivers.

Many thanks to Bruce Outridge from the Lead Pedal Podcast for capturing some of the day!