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Jul 15, 2010
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My Book
by: American Trucker

Part One of my book is online.
This covers a good deal of what were talking about.

http://americantrucker2010.wordpress.com/american-trucker-book-part-1/

Feel free to stop in and read.

Jul 14, 2010
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Not necessarily but there has to be some measure used.
by: Hervy

If they are going to have some line drawn it has to be one that is universal and in stone so I guess that is why they will use BMI.

Truth be told the BMI isn't supposed to be used within such strict parameters, should only be a guideline because certain body types can be outside of the BMI chart and perfectly healthy at the same time.

Maintaining health IS definitely important though. That is why I have been talking about it from day one. On every CD and DVD I make (and a high percentage of the videos) I talk about the importance of dieting and exercise.

Makes perfect sense that it would eventually be taken serious enough for government to jump in because people won't take the initiative to do it themselves and its a shame because it is in their best interest.

But it's also in everyone else's best interest because you can be at 100 percent if you are constant doing things to deteriorate your health.

It isn't the truck stops, or restaurants responsibility to provide convenience for us to achieve better habits either. (healthier food or equipment)

We can bring food with us. I do it every day. and you don't have to have a gym or equipment to get exercise.

If there was a gym or other equipment there would just be another excuse to keep from doing it.

Bottom line, if you want to eat healthier and if you want to get exercise, you can do it.

It's simply a matter of choice and discipline.

I really hope people will start choosing to get it in gear and make healthier choices because its a sad to see the pain, suffering and financial loss it eventually causes to not do so.

It's a shame the government has to corner us into making better choices to make our own lives better.

Way to get em stirred up American Trucker! LOL

Now speak about parking. I saw someone say something about parking accommodations.

Many times I try to pull over and can't find one so I know the feeling.

However, I can also imagine the feeling of property owners when they DO allow us to park only to find out a bunch of clown were so appreciative that they threw piss bottles all over the place.

These are discussions that must be had before real complaints about property owners not allowing us to park can be serious entertained because I can see why many of them don't.

We need to clean up our act if we want people to cater more to our needs and show us a little more courtesy and respect.

We need to step it up a notch ourselves and maybe the public, shippers, receivers, property owners, and our own companies would step it up too.

Just some food for thought.

Great thread!

Jul 05, 2010
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Rhae and Fayes Mom
by: American Trucker

You are right I wont disagree with you here. And the govt in away has tried to help by limiting times drivers should be sitting at shippers/Congs. But is it effective nooooooooo.The only way any driver is gonna be able to change enough to keep up with BMI is to take the time. The reason behind all this is to weed out the older drivers.Make room for the new age drive that is more healthy focused and environmentally focused.In other parts of the world this is already in effect and has been for years. So a lot of us knew for sometime it was coming. So all the driver is left to do is adapt as we have learned to do for along time now.
Tell your team driver's American Trucker says Be Safe and Enjoy Life on road,Love your Family.Maybe i will see them someday and lunch will be on me.
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Jul 05, 2010
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RE: American Trucker
by: Rhae and Fayes Mom

I'm just the fiancee of a trucker, he drives teams so they don't allow passangers. He has a dedicated run from middle tn to ca then hit's 10 to fl. Big trucking companies may have these options @ they're terminals but nothing for the small companies/ownder operators. Honestly they have 5 days to drive approx 5,000 miles(+/-) in a 60mph truck so honestly they don't even have the time option to even have a decent set down meal much less time to work out. (on the off chance a gym was available somewhere out there.) Either way, to make a point regardless of the excuses the government/company has it still has no right to descriminate based on size! the only meritt they should go on is work history! NOT THE CLOTHING SIZE!

Jul 04, 2010
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BS Rae&Fae
by: American Trucker

Yes i have seen truckstops with gyms in them,and more an more are doing it so do 90% of trucking companies.You should travel more there are alot of places going healthy.

thank you.
c.smith

Jul 01, 2010
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B.M.I. reply:
by: Eugene

Hello; I have read your comments about the B.M.I., and I must say that I found it to be quite enlightening. You have even managed to provide some view points that I have not considered before. Bottom line is very simple; I think if a driver is to be judged as to his or her abilities when it comes to the safe operation of a truck, then it should be left up to each particular company to make that determination. After all, who is it that we are driving for? Is it the federal government? Or is it the trucking companies that sign the pay checks?

Also, I believe that Prime Inc. has removed the B.M.I. requirements from their website. I have not been able to locate that particular reference anywhere within their web page. I do know exactly what you are referring to; I have read it myself. But as I said, I have not been able to find it anywhere in Prime’s site for the last couple of months.

I thank you for comments; I found them to be informative and accurate.

Jul 01, 2010
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the biggest b.s.
by: Rhae&FayesMom

I definately don't agree with it. If they want truckers to live healthy then how about giving them a helping hand. Ever see a truck stop with a gym in it? How about trucking companies use trucks with more fridge space and an alternative between processed microwave foods and fast food as meal resorts. Force resteraunts near interstates provide adequate parking space for trucks n healthier choices? They have no interast in helping truckers stay fit and healthy, why punish them for options that aren't offered to them??????

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