No career should define your health!
A career on the road should not come with an expiration date. With the average life expectancy for truck drivers being a stark 61 years, the industry is facing a health crisis.
In this episode of The CDL Files, hosts Marilyn Surber and Brad Klepper of Drivers Legal Plan, learn about the numbers and what is happening in our industry to tackle and change the statistic.
Our guests, eremy Reymer and Dr. Mark Manera of Project 61 discuss the unique health challenges drivers face and introduce a powerful new solution—a free health program from Project 61 and Offshift designed to improve wellness and empower drivers to take control of their future. Tune in to explore how community and technology are creating a healthier road ahead.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Project 61 and Offshift
01:16 Understanding the 61 Life Expectancy Statistic
02:36 Health Risks Faced by Truck Drivers
06:43 Creating Usable Health Resources for Drivers
09:36 The Nonprofit Model and Its Impact
10:54 The Business Case for Driver Health
14:18 Acquisition of Offshift and Its Benefits
15:53 Launching the Free Driver Health Program
18:59 Joining the Movement for Driver Health
Hosts: Marilyn Surber & Brad Klepper, Drivers Legal Plan
Guests: Jeremy Reymer & Dr. Mark Manera, Project 61
Producer: Laura Stacks, Heylo Communications
