Staying Healthy I’m A Go Guy
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Hey any pointers how to stay healthy out ther?? They got me goin over the road 35 days out 5 days off I dropped 22 lbs already so I was good an healthy for my dot test I would like to retain my health out there so hit me up with any ideas how thanks again JAMMER
That’s a long time to be out, damn.
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
I posted part of this on another thread, but here's a few pointers:
First, try cutting out the empty calories first - sodas, sauces, and sweets.
1. The average American drinks 45 gallons of soda per year. This amounts to about 78,000 calories.
2. Sauces like mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and honey mustard are high in fat. Ketchup and barbecue sauce are high in sugar.
3. Giving up sodas might make you crave sweets more, so watch out! If you have to indulge once in a while, find something with a low sugar content (around 10 grams per serving)
Second, try to get in twenty minutes of physical activity daily. If you can't do twenty, then do what you can. Just as long as you do something to reinforce a daily habit. This could be walking, stretching, or lifting weight. On that note, look into resistance bands, sand bags, and medicine balls for portable exercise equipment.
Hope this helps. Stay safe, driver!
Hey any pointers how to stay healthy out ther?? They got me goin over the road 35 days out 5 days off I dropped 22 lbs already so I was good an healthy for my dot test I would like to retain my health out there so hit me up with any ideas how thanks again JAMMER
That’s a long time to be out, damn.
Only 35 days? I used to have a part time job, too.
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
That’s a long time to be out, damn.
No it's not. Many companies still keep you out 4 to 6 weeks. I drove for a company that had us out 4-6 weeks with 1 day off for every week out. Then I'd get a call to do them a favor and head out early.
Now I drive for a company that slides me by the house while under a load for 12-18 hrs....which is acceptable cause I can still check my mail, do a quick load of laundry and cook some meals for the truck.
Laura
Lol hahaha
Hey any pointers how to stay healthy out ther?? They got me goin over the road 35 days out 5 days off I dropped 22 lbs already so I was good an healthy for my dot test I would like to retain my health out there so hit me up with any ideas how thanks again JAMMER
That’s a long time to be out, damn.
Only 35 days? I used to have a part time job, too.
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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Hey any pointers how to stay healthy out ther?? They got me goin over the road 35 days out 5 days off I dropped 22 lbs already so I was good an healthy for my dot test I would like to retain my health out there so hit me up with any ideas how thanks again JAMMER
Over The Road:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.