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FOR A HEALTHY DRIVER.

It’s more than a job; it’s a lifestyle. EverGreen wants to see you steer your life toward excellence, so we try to partner with you to make sure that who you are as a person, in all aspects, is taken care of.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY FOR THE ROAD

The driving life is a physically demanding one. There’s all of the equipment you have to help secure and potentially lift, but we also sit down a lot as we drive (sometimes for hours on end). These types of demands are known to take their toll eventually, but you have the power to change the narrative. Here are some resources that you can use to care for the finest rig you’ve got: your body.

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DEALING WITH LONELINESS & DEPRESSION

Sometimes, life gets heavy, especially on the job. Drivers spend many hours on the road, often by themselves, so it can get pretty intense. Don’t just suck it up, keep it in, and try to handle it on your own. Let’s talk about it, and let’s band together to remind each other we’re not alone and others can understand our struggles. If you are ever in need, please feel free to call your recruiter at 1-800-255-8954.

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THE DRIVE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH

We’re all driven by a higher power, and we’re all seeking something beyond ourselves. What you believe controls what you will do. It shapes your morals, values, identity, and general direction; which is extremely important to the trajectory of your life and career performance. EverGreen wants you to find and pursue your spiritual journey, whatever road you may have to take.

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

We’re looking for drivers with heart, work ethic, and above all, the drive to be their best.

– Stephen L., Recruitment Supervisor

SAFETY FIRST, EVERY TIME.

Evergreen’s Unmatched Commitment

When we prioritize driver safety, we ensure that our drivers get home to the people who matter most. EverGreen enforces and follows rigorous industry standards, and we do so with pride. We know that safety matters more than anything else, and that’s why safety drives our mission.

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Healthy Eating, Fitness, & You

Making healthy food choices is one of the hardest challenges of being on the road. Sitting for prolonged periods can have a negative effect on your heart. Additionally, it goes without saying that most food available along the highway is not exactly good for your health. Processed fast foods are often high in fat, salt, and sugar, which can lead to obesity, heart disease, and numerous other health problems. Flatbed driving jobs almost always require some kind of physical exertion, and you cannot do that when you are out of shape or have other health problems. Here are a few tips for managing your health:

Add Healthy Fruits and Vegetables to your Diet
Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet actually helps to reverse the effects of prolonged sitting, and eating other unhealthy things. Try celery, watermelon, and tomatoes. All of these are high in water, which keeps you hydrated, as well as vitamins and antioxidants, which help fight bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells.

Drink More Water
While on the road, many drivers find themselves turning to soda and other sugary drinks, which tend to be only empty calories. Drinking water in place of these beverages will help eliminate the empty calories from your diet. Additionally, many recent studies have shown a number of other benefits to drinking enough water each day.

Rest & Recharge
The negative effects of not getting enough sleep are astounding. A proper night’s sleep improves alertness, mood, long-term congitive health, and immune health. We encourage our drivers to utilize the sleeper berth for rejuvenation so that they wake up rested and ready to conquer the road ahead.

Walk or Get Moving
One of the most beneficial things you can do for your Health is to simply walk. Carry walking or running shoes in your truck. At the end of your shift put them on and walk laps around the truckstop or rest area or wherever you may be. Over time increase your pace and distance. Your objective is to get your heart rate up. Driving requires a lot of sitting, as does office work at a desk. People who hold jobs like this need to exercise daily or almost daily. So put those shoes on and start walking. Record your time and pace and work on both. Work up to 20 minutes, and then 30 minutes or more. In no time, you will reduce weight, strengthen your heart, and just feel better. As you get into better shape, you will have more energy and be lighter on your feet, which will make life and your job easier on your joints and your body in general. Once you get in the habit of it you will realize the benefits of it and strive to continue to do it because it makes you feel better both physically, and mentality.

It all starts with a COMMITMENT. Make that commitment so that you preserve your health so that even after you retire you can still enjoy life to the fullest. Check back often, as we will have new tips and updates on things you can do to improve your fitness and health.