03/2010 Health Awareness Walk Inspires Drivers at MATS

 LOUISVILLE, KY – The HTAA Health Awareness Walk is the first of its kind fitness event to be held in the trucking industry and there’s no better place to kick it off than at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY. Drivers who are thinking about getting fit, wanting to stay healthy, or looking for tips to enhance their workouts are invited to join their fellow drivers, along with Bob Perry, “The Trucker Trainer” and The Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council on a 1.5 mile walk on Friday, March 26, 2010 at 8 a.m. There is no cost, but registration is required. Registrants will receive walk packets, while supplies last, with health information and giveaways so visit www.driverhealth.org today! 

 

The average age of death for a truck driver is less than 61 years of age, 16 years younger than the average American, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With these startling statistics, leaders in the trucking industry are working to make personal health and fitness a bigger concern for all truckers.

 

“This is a plea from driver to driver to get outside of your truck and work towards a healthier lifestyle,” says Linda Caffee, professional driver and chairman of the Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council. “We’re all in this together! This walk provides everyone with the opportunity to receive support from your fellow drivers and get on the road to better health.” 

 

The Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council is a member of the Healthy Trucking Association of America and serves as the organization’s charter Driver Advisory Board. Together, they are developing programs that will be meaningful to the driver as well as the entire transportation industry. The Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council helps trucking professionals lead a healthier lifestyle while on the road through exercise and nutrition. They have regularly scheduled live interactive discussions to share tips and information with each other and guests. The organization’s members are credited for suggesting the walk to sponsors and assisting in the planning of the event.  The Healthy Trucking Association of America will be recognizing members of the Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council during the HTAA’s Healthy Trucking Executive Kickoff Brunch at the Mid-America Trucking Show on Thursday, March 25 at 9:30 a.m.

   

The HTAA Health Awareness Walk is a fun, non-competitive 1.5 mile course for anyone associated with the trucking industry. Registration is free and available online at www.driverhealth.org. Walkers can also register March 25 at the Mid-America Trucking Show HTAA/Driver HEALTH/Booth #65024, located at the West Wing – Driver Recruitment & Wellness Center and also the morning of the walk beginning at 7 a.m. March 26 in WHI (West Hall #1). All participants must be registered by 7:30 a.m. Registrants will receive walk packets, while supplies last, with health information and free giveaways. Walkers can also attend a warm-up and a cool-down before and after the walk with Bob Perry, the Trucker Trainer.

 

The walk is sponsored by the following companies with special thanks to the planning team of Driver HEALTH magazine, Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council, Healthy Trucking Association of America, RAMP Media Group, Mid-America Trucking Show and Roadside Medical Clinic + Lab.

 

Other sponsors include Airtab, Carroll Fulmer Logistics Corporation, Fedex Custom Critical, Freightliner, Greatwide Dedicated Transport, Healthe’ Trim, Landstar, Marten Transport, Middle Georgia Freightliner, Quality Carriers, Road ID, Sleep Dog Mattress, U.S. Xpress and Women in Trucking Association.

 

The Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council is a new sub-group of The Trucking Solutions Group, an organization designed help trucking professionals lead a healthier lifestyle out on the road through exercise and nutrition. The Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council has regularly scheduled live interactive discussions sharing exercise tips and nutritional information with each other and other trucking professionals. The group also includes professionals in their discussions to further the knowledge base of those involved on the calls. As members of the Healthy Trucking Association of America, the Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council serves as the organization’s driver advisory group providing driver specific information to the ongoing health and wellness initiatives of the HTAA. To learn more about the Trucking Solutions Group Driver Health Council contact lcaffee@elkhart.com.

The Healthy Trucking Association of America was established as a result of alarming statistics concerning the unhealthiness of the professional truck driver population. Current statistics show that over-the-road professionals have an average life expectancy of less than 61 years and exhibit well above average occurrences of a wide variety of ailments and conditions, including high blood pressure, sleep apnea and obesity to name a few.  The HTAA offers programs to improve the health of professional drivers and has quickly evolved into the leading authority on driver health and wellness issues.

 

The mission of the Healthy Trucking Association of America is promoted via multiple lines of communication, including representation at all major transportation trade shows, their annual Healthy Trucking Summit, Healthy Trucking Brunches, an interactive website, a variety of digital media vehicles, a monthly newsletter, and the official monthly magazine of the HTAA, Driver HEALTH; which is the only magazine dedicated to the health and wellness of drivers. To learn how you can get involved with the Healthy Trucking Association of America please call 800-800-1198 or visit www.HealthyTruck.org.