FIT DRIVERS
by Bob Perry
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About this podcast
Trucking and bus fleets spend millions of dollars annually to attract CDL drivers, but what about retaining the driver you've got in the seat right now? Host Bob Perry, known as The Trucker Trainer, interviews industry leaders about what can be done in today's environment to keep drivers road-worthy and put them on the path to lead healthier lives.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 35 episodes
- UK Drivers Don’t Get Another Physical Until Age 45 | Prof. Clemens & Dr. Chapman | Ep. 37 · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 37In the UK, a truck driver can get their license at 18 and not be required to have another medical assessment until age 45. That’s 27 years behind the wheel with no required…
- 96% of Drivers Stay on Treatment. Here's How | Dr. Heidi Riney, Knox Health | Ep. 36 · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 36The national average for drivers staying on sleep apnea treatment after two years? 23%. Knox Health's number? 96%. In this episode of Fit Drivers, Bob sits down with Dr. Heidi…
- The Wellness Program That Costs Nothing | Tyson Funk, Functional Lifestyle | Ep. 35 · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 35Most wellness programs get 20% engagement. Functional Lifestyle is hitting 80%, and they're doing it at no cost to the employer or the employee. In this episode of Fit Drivers…
- The Hidden Benefits Killing Driver Retention | Sandy & Adrian, Medefy | Ep. 34 · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 34Your drivers have health benefits. Most of them have no idea how to use them. In this episode of Fit Drivers, Bob sits down with Sandy and Adrian from Medefy, a live benefits…
- Half of All Drivers Are One Exam Away From Losing Everything | Stephen Kane, Rolling Strong | Ep. 33 · 35 minYour drivers are one DOT exam away from losing their livelihood. And most carriers don't even know which drivers are at risk. In Part 2 of our conversation with Stephen Kane…
- The Driver Health Crisis No One's Talking About | Stephen Kane, Rolling Strong | Ep. 32 · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 32Most drivers don't think about their health… until they lose their medical card. Over 55% of drivers operate on less than a one-year medical card. 300,000 drivers a year lose…
- What Happens When Drivers Have No Safety Net? with Diane Hutsell | Ep. 31 · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 31Most drivers don’t think about this… until it happens.An injury. An illness. A moment that takes you off the road, and suddenly, everything stops.No miles. No income. Bills don’t…
- The Real Reason Drivers Keep Leaving Fleets with Bob Book | Ep 30 · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 30Why are trucking companies losing good drivers faster than they can replace them? 🚛📉 On this episode of the Fit Drivers Podcast, Bob Perry sits down with Bob Book, Vice President…
- Cooking for Presidents & Truckers with Chef Martin Mongiello | Ep 29 · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 29What do U.S. Presidents and long-haul truckers have in common? More than you’d think. 🚛🇺🇸 On this episode of the Fit Drivers Podcast, Bob Perry sits down with Martin Mongiello…
- Health on the Road: What No One Talks About with Joshua Hockett | Ep 28 · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 28Truck drivers don’t just carry freight. They carry the physical toll of long hours, limited movement, irregular sleep, stress, and health systems that weren’t built with them in…
- EPISODE 27: This Research Could Change Truck Driver Health Forever · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 27Truck drivers spend long hours in confined cabs, exposed to diesel exhaust, secondhand smoke, stress, and demanding schedules, and it’s quietly impacting their long-term health…
- EPISODE 26: Why the Physical Activity Alliance Matters · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 26Truck drivers spend long hours sitting, navigating stress, and pushing through demanding schedules, and it’s taking a real toll on their long-term health. Movement isn’t just…
- EPISODE 25: From Tragedy to Breakthrough: The Science That Could Save Drivers’ Lives · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 25Truck drivers rely on focus, stamina, and long hours on the road, which is why energy drinks have become a go-to. Yet behind the boost lies a hidden cost: cellular damage and…
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 25: Scott Forsberg (Part 2) · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 25🚛 In Episode 25 of FITDRIVERS Podcast, we welcome back Scott Forsberg, Innovator in Prebiotic & Dietary Fiber, as he sits down with Bob Perry to share his incredible knowledge of…
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 24: Scott Forsberg · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 24🚛 In Episode 24 of FIT DRIVERS Podcast, we welcome Scott Forsberg, Innovator in Prebiotic & Dietary Fiber, as he sits down with Bob Perry to share his incredible knowledge of…
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 23: Mike Pitts, CDL Driver & Dr. Katie Hill, CMO at Nudj Health. · 24 min · Episode 23In Episode 23, Mike Pitts, CDL Driver, speaks with Bob Perry about his journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Accompanied by Dr. Katie Hill, CMO of Nudj Health. Mike's…
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 20: Crystal May · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 20In Episode 20 of Fit Drivers Podcast, Crystal May, Independent Consultant at Viome, speaks to Bob Perry about driver dental health and hygiene.
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 19: Tara Bush and Becca Mathews · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 19In Episode 19 of FIT DRIVERS Podcast, Tara Bush, Large and Private Fleet Specialist at Tenstreet, LLC, and Becca Mathews, Client Advisor/Driver Engagement Expert at Tenstreet…
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 18: Tanya Jolliffe · 30 minIn this episode, Bob Perry sits down with Tanya Jolliffe of Lit Wellness Solutions to speak about health and wellness in the trucking industry, safety and more.
- FIT DRIVERS Episode 17: Erin Mabry · 22 minIn this episode, Bob Perry sits down with Dr. Erin Mabry, Senior Research Associate at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, about human trafficking awareness in the trucking…
