Trucking is a notoriously lonely job, and the levels of depression among the workforce reflect that. Dr. Mona Shattell of the University of Central Florida College of Nursing wants to help. Her research focuses on the mental health of vulnerable populations, including long-haul truckers. She’ll tell us what she’s learned over the years – and provides some ideas for getting people the help they need.
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Trucking is a notoriously lonely job, and the levels of depression among the workforce reflect that. Dr. Mona Shattell of the University of Central Florida College of Nursing wants to help. Also, the trucking industry is becoming more diverse. We recently spoke with the North American Punjabi Trucking Association about how it got start and how its working to bring awareness to the growing number of Punjabi truck drivers. And Marty Ellis takes safety very seriously. And that’s why a recent event in the news has him ready to issue a warning to truckers who roll far too fast through truck stops.
Catch up on the news with Scott Thompson
As Labor Day weekend traffic picks up, a warning about cargo thefts. The Canadian Trucking Alliance sounds the alarm about border wait times. And we’re one step closer to learning who the top rookie, military veteran driver is.
Raising awareness of Punjabi truckers
The trucking industry is becoming more diverse. We recently spoke with the North American Punjabi Trucking Association about how it got start and how its working to bring awareness to the growing number of Punjabi truck drivers.
Too fast in the parking lot
Marty Ellis takes safety very seriously. And that’s why a recent event in the news has him ready to issue a warning to truckers who roll far too fast through truck stops.
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- Starting Saturday, Marty Ellis and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, will be at the Petro in Fargo, N.D. That’s at Exit 348 on Interstate 94. Find upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Remember, it’s never too late to contact your lawmakers. You can do that via the Fighting for Truckers website or by calling 202-224-3121.
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- You can donate to the Truckers for Troops fund all year.
- OOIDA has an online resource to provide access to information needed to operate in the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 menu at the top of the page on the Land Line Media website.
