Other Resources – Long-Haul Truck Drivers

Other Resources

• About BMI for Adults Information on how Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated and is used to identify possible weight problems for adults.
• American Diabetes Associationexternal icon Information on how diabetes is diagnosed, prevented, and treated, as well as tips on healthy eating and exercise.
• American Heart Associationexternal icon Information on different types of heart disease and conditions, including how they are diagnosed, prevented, and treated.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) of the Department of Transportationexternal icon Information on regulatory and voluntary programs for reducing injuries, fatalities, and crashes associated with large trucks and buses.
• FMCSA Driver Medical Requirementsexternal icon Information on finding a certified medical examiner, required forms, and frequently asked questions about driver medical requirements.
• North American Fatigue Management Program: A Comprehensive Approach for Managing Commercial Driver Fatigueexternal icon Information on how to develop a corporate culture that facilitates reduced driver fatigue and resources on fatigue management education.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Trucking Industryexternal icon Information on trucker illnesses and injuries, including statistics.
• Safety & Health Involvement For Truckers (SHIFT)external icon This current research study is on driver safety and health.
• Trucking Injury Reduction Emphasis (TIRES)external icon This project identifies risk factors for worker injury and works with the industry to create and share prevention strategies. TIRES is supported in part by federal funding from NIOSH.