Infographic: 6 ways truckers can stay healthier on the road

Feb 5, 2015

Updated Feb 2, 2016

A law firm that specializes in attaining settlements for motorists involved in crashes with trucks published the infographic below this week, highlighting six areas in which drivers can improve their health on the road. It covers the obvious and ubiquitous — eat better, sleep more, quit smoking and exercise — but offers them in a nice visual presentation.

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