You’ve seen them as you’re driving down the road—good ones, bad ones, and some that they should have thought twice about before posting. I am talking about the signs that many churches place in their front lawns. To quote a few: “Aliens welcome – plenty of space inside”; “If you stole our AC, you're sure gonna need it one day”; “There are some questions that can't be answered by Google”; “Honk if you love Jesus, Text while driving if you want to meet Him.” Some of us have very strong opinions about this subject. What is yours? We’d love to hear it. Give us a call or leave a comment. Comment here.
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I recently heard someone say that the best way to handle stress in your life is to know what you can or can’t expect from others. If you first understand that you can’t change or control the way others will act, especially those you come in contact with each and every day, and you can only control yourself, you will be well on your way to handling this stress. Secondly, if you know what types of things stress you out, you can better recognize them as they come, and be more prepared or know how to avoid them completely. Do you know what stresses you out? If you need help understanding stress, let us know. Comment here.
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Stress on the highway can quite often become overwhelming. One way to help with this kind of stress is to follow the rules. And if people don’t want to follow the rules, let them take a train! It always seems to be the other driver that’s not paying attention, but maybe if we give some special attention to what our following distance is, or whether or not we are using our turn signals, or even just giving a smile along the way, just maybe it will become contagious. Possibly the next driver will start to pay attention, and the next one, and after a while there could be more drivers following the rules and helping to make life less stressful. Try it and see if it works. Comment here.
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On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most vexing, what stresses you out the most while on the road? Is it the time restraints that are imposed upon the driver, always worrying whether or not you are under the necessary weight limits, the ever changing D.O.T. rules that you must adhere to, or is it something personal, such as your lack of family time, sleep, or adequate finances? Whatever it may be that you stress about, take note that each one can be overcome. With a little practice, you can begin to recognize and take the necessary steps to properly handle those things, which can help you win the battle against stress on the road. Let us know if you need help. Comment here.
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There's no doubt that you’ve traveled over a bridge recently. A bridge provides passage over some sort of obstacle: a river, a valley, or a road. Bridges are everywhere and are a typical part of everyday life for most drivers. Maybe you’ve been turned away from crossing a bridge because your load was too heavy and you had to readjust to a new route. Sometimes we might find ourselves facing certain obstacles in life that can seem insurmountable and we need a “bridge” to get us over it. That’s when friends and family can be our bridges. As we lean on them for support, heed the wise advice they give, and use them as sounding boards, they can be invaluable to us as they help us journey through the difficult times in our lives. Comment here.
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There is a lot of frustration and stress regarding the new CSA 2010 regulations. Both companies and drivers are anxious about whether or not they will be able to meet the criteria that has been laid out, or perhaps not laid out, within the new guidelines. Part of the pressure revolves around facing “something new”. Not many people like change, especially when it has the potential of altering their career, or dipping into their wallets. Without knowing all the ins and outs of the regulation, let me still encourage you not to stress out over it. Worrying about something never helps; it only makes things seem worse. If you have questions, ask someone, and if you don’t understand something, do some research. There are people ready to help. Comment here.
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The largest social network website is Facebook. The founder of Facebook states that they originally started the website so college-age students could find old friends from high school to see where they are and how they are doing. They claim that it now has grown so much it literally allows anyone to look up any person in the world they choose. The realization of this literally floors me. What happened to hanging out with friends and your best girl in your hotrods at the local ice cream spot? I may be a little naive, but this type of friendship concerns me. I think we need friends we can see face to face, so we can sharpen each other through good times and bad to become better people. Let me know what you think. Comment here.
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Many trucking companies have not hesitated to dive head first into the digital age to help with the communication and accountability of their day to day operations. This has been beneficial in the area of dispatching their drivers. At one time, we had to pull over and find a payphone during business hours to receive our next instructions. Today drivers can phone in from the comfort of their cabs or even use computers to obtain their instructions. Companies now have the capability of pinpointing the exact location of their vehicles and drivers. Of course, along with the good comes the bad. Many of the positive traits are also negative stressors. Phone ringing while you’re trying to sleep is just one. How do you handle the stress of the digital age in your life? Let us know. Comment here.
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The recent upgrade and change in security at our airports makes many airline travelers very discontent. They claim it adds an additional amount of stress to their travel plans and doesn’t make it very fun for them to fly. The amount of security and stress doesn’t even come close to the amount of security and stress that truck drivers face trying to transport a load from point A to point B; not to mention if you have a load that enters, exits, or goes through another country. The requirements that drivers are forced to deal with for each and every load they sign for (or try to get someone else to sign for) would leave the normal air traveler shaking in their boots. When the stress gets to be too much for you to handle, give us a call. Comment here.
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Etiquette is a word we don’t hear very often these days. Many drivers today get extremely frustrated and stressed out because of the lack of etiquette in the trucking industry. Things like drivers cutting you off, running in the wrong lane, not using turn signals, but using plenty of improper sign language and extensive lip service, are just the tip of the iceberg. You probably are aware of many more that have not been mentioned, and probably of some I don’t even know about it. Let me suggest that proper etiquette starts with you. The task of controlling your stress could start with you changing your attitude and demonstrating good manners out on the highway. Let us know how we can help. Comment here.
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One of the social internet giants has stated that they see themselves at the beginning of a journey which gains them access to pictures of a world they never had seen before. I don’t disagree with that statement, nor do I believe that these social networks are evil. However, I do feel that maybe the days of visiting with family and friends to share our lives could be a thing of the past for many people. I fear that the social connection we once knew is gone. There are people who have more friends online than they do in their own town. Let me encourage you to build relationships with those around you. They will be there to help with the troubles and trials of your everyday life. Comment here.
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A ten-year-old girl in Michigan died after she went into convulsions that no one could explain, except for the fact that bruises on her head and side had been observed. Those investigating were hoping an autopsy would reveal much more. There is a sad history behind this young, defenseless girl’s home life. The Michigan Child Protection Services had removed her from her mom’s home a couple of years earlier after evidence of physical abuse, ranging from two sexual reports, to bleeding and black eyes, to numerous bruises, had been recorded. This kind of abuse should make your heart sink. There is absolutely no excuse for this or any type of abuse. But all too often, physical abuse goes unnoticed and unreported, and too many end up the same as this little child from Michigan. If you are aware of any kind of abuse, please let someone know. Someone’s life may depend on it. Comment here.
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Here at Drivers Wellness, we have recently become aware of and have started a friendship with an organization that focuses on the tragedy of human trafficking. If you are unaware of this, human trafficking is when young underage girls are brought into the industry of sexual slavery against their will. They are brought in from other countries and kidnapped from within the United States, and forced to provide sex acts for money, which their traffickers keep. This kind of abuse is one of the most terrible cruelties, and the testimonies are sickening. If you are a trucker and see this type of activity in the truck stops you frequent, please give us a call. We will either put you in touch with the trafficking authorities, or we will contact them for you. Don’t let this type of abuse go on in our truck stops. Call us for more information. Comment here
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Maybe you are familiar with the ex-governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. His story is somewhat intriguing as we can learn a thing or two regarding the abuse he used within his office. The first thing is in regards to the abuse of power. Whether your power is within your own your truck, the management of your office or at home with your family, we should not use that power for our own glorification. Leadership should be like a bridle on a horse: power under control. The second thing is about verbal abuse. At his recent court date, Mr. Blagojevich decided not to testify for himself. Why? Because his advisors realized that his tongue would hurt more than help. Our tongues have a way of getting us in trouble. If you struggle with abuse of power, whether physical or verbal, let us help. You’ll be a much better person for it. Comment here.
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There is a growing problem in the United States that centers itself within the trucking industry, specifically truck stops. We want you to be aware of the tragedy of young girls caught in the human trafficking industry. Read the following testimony and call us if you want to help: “I just want to go home and live like a normal kid with friends, texting, music, and basketball games. I didn’t choose this kind of life for myself. I’m forced to do this, and I fear for my life if I don’t.If I were your fifteen-year old daughter, which would you choose for me: a life of sexual slavery or a life of childhood freedom? You could help me by making one simple phone call to the Human Trafficking hotline: 1.888.3737.888. Give them my location, what I look like, a description of the truck I was in - anything that could help them rescue me.” Will you please be aware of the wellness of others? Comment here.
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Addictions and other life-controlling behaviors begin when an individual makes wrong choices, which over time, progress into enslavement and physical disease. If this enslavement and disease continue, they eventually produce painful consequences that affect the mind, body, and spirit, and often hurt others as well. Keeping this in mind, make the right choices the first time around. Of course, that’s easier said than done, but even if you make a wrong choice once or twice, remember that there is forgiveness out there waiting for you. With the help of others, you can overcome these wrongful choices. Let us know if you need help making the right choice. Comment here.
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It’s a difficult thing when there isn’t enough work for every trucker in a company. You may end up parked and sitting along the road, at home, or at your company waiting for word that a load is ready. One driver I know was asked to help the mechanics and cleaning crew during those slow times. At first this wasn’t easy to accept as he wanted to be behind the wheel doing what he was trained to do. He soon realized that if he continued to grumble and complain about this new development, it wasn’t going to help him or those around him. He began to appreciate the mechanical work because it helped him to stay up to date in that area. You may have valid things going on to gripe about. However, maintaining that kind of attitude will not help your overall outlook. Look for some positive things instead. Let us know how we can help you in this area. Comment here.
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