Fleets are increasingly utilizing wellness programs and technology to prioritize their drivers' health and wellness, in efforts to improve driver morale, performance and retention.
March 30, 2026driver health and wellness News Updates
Control Costs and Support Drivers with Proactive Injury Management
Program Aired: March 5, 2 p.m. ETÂ Mike Pelz, vice president of health and safety solutions at Examinetics, joins Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to discuss the benefits of proactively managing driver health and compliance and how high-performing fleets structure their injury management programs.
March 5, 2026St. Christopher Fund Co-Founder John McElligott Dies at 80
Dr. John McElligott, an advocate whose work through the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund helped thousands of truck drivers facing medical hardship, died Feb. 15. He was 80.
February 19, 20269 Drugmakers Reach Deals With Trump on Prices to Avoid Tariffs
President Trump announced deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, the latest in a series of pacts designed to lower prices for some Americans in exchange for a reprieve from tariffs.
December 19, 2025Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech
Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.
June 25, 2025Perspective: ICHRAs and How They Can Help Small Companies
A relatively new benefits option allows transportation companies to control their expenses by reimbursing drivers for health insurance rather than buying it for them.
November 25, 2024The Secrets to Keeping Drivers Safe & Happy
Explore the secrets behind driver satisfaction and brand loyalty in this dynamic white paper. Uncover how a supportive environment and purpose-built uniforms redefine driver well-being, fostering a committed workforce and boosting your brand's success.
March 1, 2024FMCSA Plans to Remove 15,000 Medical Examiner Certifications
Federal trucking regulators plan to disqualify more than 15,000 physicians responsible for certifying that truck drivers are healthy enough to get behind the wheel.
January 26, 2024Federal Officials Mull Adding Fentanyl to Drug Test Panel
A federal drug testing advisory board will begin discussions next month on possibly adding a testing panel for fentanyl to drug test drivers and other federal safety-sensitive employees for the potentially deadly drug.
November 20, 2023Shift in Eating Habits, Exercise and Attitude Pays Off for Overweight Driver
SAN DIEGO — Mesilla Valley Transportation driver William Velazquez knew he wanted to make a change when he found himself tiring easily while playing with his children. His life as a truck driver keeps him sedentary for long periods of time, so he knew getting healthier would be a challenge. But his company offered a program to help.
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