Landstar News & Resources

How going for a simple walk can help Landstar BCOs stay healthy while out on the road.

Being a long-haul truck driver can be stressful and isolating. Read our blog for some ideas and resources to fight loneliness over the road.

Whether you are behind the wheel for work or just out for a Sunday drive, healthy vision is an important component of safe driving. Commercial drivers must meet the vision requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations, and all drivers must pass a vision test to determine if they meet the state’s mandatory minimum vision standards when obtaining a state driver’s license.

Maintenance and routine truck inspections are an important part of staying on the road and keeping your transportation business moving forward. Your dental health is no different. Like routine maintenance keeps your vehicle running efficiently, good oral health can help keep your whole body healthy.

Whether sitting behind the wheel of a vehicle or at a desk, the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that sitting too much may increase the risk for heart disease. And if you’re not moving enough, you’re not alone.

Improving your health takes time, energy and access to the right food. A few Landstar business capacity owners (BCOs) are up for the challenge and on the road to beat the health odds against truckers.

The CDC notes plenty of reasons why living in a truck can make for an unhealthy lifestyle. How many of these six health tips do you follow?

Landstar owner-operator Ken Denzer has tried dieting to get his weight in check and that never seemed to work. So Denzer found a different way to put being overweight and unhealthy in his past.