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bill gordon |HTA Help Truck Drivers Arrive Home Safer, Healthier And Happier

Helping drivers arrive home safer, healthier and happier

Since 1997, HTAA has made its sole aim that of striving to improve the health and wellness of truck drivers, both independent owner/operators and fleet drivers. Bill Gordon saw the prevalence of bad health in the trucking industry before it became acknowledged as an industry-wide issue of great significance and formed Healthy Trucking Association of America.

HTA Podcasts | Healthy Trucking of America

HTA Podcasts

The lifestyle of a professional trucker is hard on the body and tougher on the family. Our guests will put the breaks on diseases that curse the industry and discuss common health concerns.

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The Oakley Podcast: Bad Health? Need Support?

On this week’s edition of The Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett speaks with Jon Slaughter, CEO of Healthy Trucking of America. Healthy Trucking of America provides free health and wellness services for drivers.

Make the best decisions to protect you, your family, and your community. Get vaccinated. Talk with your health care provider to get the facts and click the link to find COVID-19 vaccines near you.

"Some of the benefits include a Discount Prescription Card that can be used by any member of your family and and services including; Vision and Dental Discount Programs."

featured articles

Ways Truck Drivers Can Ward Off the Wintertime Blues

Wintertime blues can affect anyone. In fact, for 5 percent of the...

Updated COVID Vaccines Can Help You Stay Healthy On The Road

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Mental and Emotional Health in the Trucking Industry in the Wake of Covid-19

Jessica Goss is the daughter of a professional driver and knows full...

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It’s normal to have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines.  There are a lot of misconceptions about the vaccines.

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Tip: Heart Health

American Heart Month is the perfect time to focus on getting your heart healthy. For truck drivers, heart health is especially important. In a study posted by the CDC, 26% of truck drivers said they had hypertension versus the 24% totaling the rest of the U.S. working population. Living life with cardiovascular disease is a financial and physical pain, so circumvent that pain by modifying your lifestyle to include these heart-healthy tips today!
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Updated COVID Vaccines Can Help You Stay Healthy On The Road

If you're a professional driver, this is excellent information about COVID vaccines and if observed could save your life or a life of a loved one.

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