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Channel 19
Medical resources hiding in plain sight
This trucking association's app offers owner-operators a '24/7 Doctor' function to its members but isn't getting as traction as it could. Read more here.
October 27, 2020
Business
Rhode Island will continue charging trucks-only tolls as lawsuit commences
ATA fails in move for a temporary injunction to Rhode Island tolls at question in lawsuit. TruckPark customers will now have the ability to access UCT Health’s subscription medical plan via the TruckPark website. CVSA opens driver award nominations. TRALA supporting COVID-19 vaccine effort.
September 23, 2020
Business
Associations’ telemeds slow to gain traction
NASTC president David Owen believes a small carrier offering an affordable telehealth benefit could be a “no-brainer" for over-the-road fleets. Read more here.
September 21, 2020
Business
A shot in the arm: Pandemic has brought more, and often lower-cost, telehealth options
Telehealth options for non-emergency needs are quickly becoming the norm for routine health care for owner-operators. Read more on Overdrive.
September 17, 2020
Voices
POLL: Have you visited a doctor (whether in-person or virtually) over the course of this year?
With renewed and growing interest among various populations in telemedicine, or “telehealth,” service given the spread of COVID-19, we’re curious to know whether you’ve experienced such a “virtual visit” this year, or did you stick with in-person services.
August 27, 2020
Business
New registry gives drivers info on med examiners offering DOT exams, COVID tests, telemedicine options
The new DOT Mentor private registry compiles DOT medical examiners who are providing exams, as well as those offering telemedicine options and COVID-19 tests.
April 14, 2020
Business
Options on the road for a speedy coronavirus consult
Telemedicine can help ease the burden on hospitals and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Discover how to get a coronavirus consult while on the road here.
March 24, 2020
Overdrive Extra
A Catch-22 in over-the-road access to help
Owner-operator, truckers’ chaplain and life coach Clifford Petersen encountered this situation when he tried to refer an over-the-road hauler he was counseling to a licensed practitioner — it seemed next-to-impossible to find one who could offer teletherapy to local haulers when they were over the road, outside the state.
February 18, 2020
Business
NAIT plans for one-stop-shop smartphone app
The National Association of Independent Truckers has been at work building out and refining for an expected September release a smartphone app through which truckers who are members can perform a variety of personal and business tasks.
August 26, 2019
Business
Hello Alvin offering prepaid telehealth cards for truckers
Truck drivers who need a medical consultation while out on the road have a new option with Hello Alvin, a telehealth service, that is now selling one-time use healthcare cards at truck stops across the country to give drivers a call or video chat with a doctor while on the road.
November 13, 2018
Channel 19
The small-fleet stop on Martinez’s tour through the industry this Nov.
Ray Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator, is slated to be the keynote speaker for the annual NASTC meeting from Thursday-Saturday November 1-3.
August 28, 2018
Business
Telemedicine, walk-in truck stop clinics can keep drivers rolling when sick
When you’re ill far from home, finding a local doc often isn’t practical, and getting sicker doesn’t cut it. Now there are better remedies for remote care.
January 15, 2018
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