Truck driving is a challenging life. Drivers work long, solitary days and spend weeks – sometimes longer – away from home, family, and friends. The emotional and mental strain is rough enough, but the challenges do not stop there.

Unfortunately, it can be incredibly detrimental to a driver’s health. Long hours of sitting with a lack of regular physical activity can wreak havoc on the body. A lack of healthy food options on the road certainly doesn’t help.

All of this and more contribute to truckers being at great risk for several types of injuries, illnesses, and diseases. In fact, truckers are at high risk for developing back problems, heart disease, obesity, cancer, and more. There are also potential traffic accidents to factor in.

Such risks are what make trucker health insurance so important. It’s imperative that truck drivers have access to insurance so that they can receive both ongoing care to prevent issues and emergency care to treat current conditions. This can help improve their health and quality of life.

While keeping drivers healthy for their own sake is important enough, there are other reasons to provide health insurance for truck drivers. One of these is keeping the trucking industry moving.

There is a pretty consistent shortage of drivers in America that is due to several issues – including the health and death of truck drivers. Many drivers find themselves unable to work overtime because of health issues, such as heart attacks. Others, sadly, die from these issues – leaving a gap in the industry. And as the challenging lifestyle tends to discourage many people from joining the industry, that gap remains.

While it may not solve every problem, trucker health insurance can go a long way in diminishing this gap. It can help keep current driver's healthy and moving freight as well as provide incentives for new driver applicants.

At Benefits for Trucking, you can find insurance for groups, individuals, and independent contractors. Take a look at our options today or give us a call for further information.