Commercial truckers take on risk when they hit the road. Average long-haulers work 60 hours a week, and they drive around 107,000 miles every year. Most people are under the impression that the biggest health risk for truckers is a crash caused by driver error. It’s true – long hours lead to drowsy and distracted driving, with fatal consequences. But there is another health risk that doesn’t get the same kind of attention, even though it affects a much larger percentage of truckers: obesity. A report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows that approximately 12 percent of crashes occur when drivers…

    Truck drivers are often always busy on the road. There’s little time to stop and think about how your health is doing. It is easy to forget to do a workout or choose a healthy meal. We want our drivers at Bancroft & Sons Transportation, LLC to be happy and healthy on the road. We hope these tips will help improve your life as a CDL truck driver!    Set Obtainable Goals for Yourself: It’s important that you set reasonable goals for yourself. Think of where you want to be in a month and a year. Do you…

Bancroft & Sons Blog—How to Avoid Back Pain While Driving             Truck drivers drive more than just about anyone, and with that comes back pain & discomfort. Common complaints from truck drivers include:              Dull pain throughout the entire back.                Soreness in the upper back & neck.                Sharp pains while sitting.   We’ve put together a list of helpful tips & exercises to keep you feeling good, so you can perform your best!     Don’t sit with items in your…