05/08/2023
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, created to bring attention to mental health conditions. This is an important topic to recognize in the trucking industry. More than 17 million American adults experience depression, and truckers are about twice as likely to experience it.
"Through strategies such as education and awareness, access to mental health resources, improved working conditions, and peer support programs, trucking companies can help support the mental health needs of their drivers."
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Truck driving can be a highly demanding and stressful profession, often requiring drivers to spend long hours on the road, far away from their families and support networks. This isolation and the unique challenges of the job can take a toll on a driver's mental health, leading to increased stress,