What is different for truckers is that they are exposed to added stressors in life and are often driving alone, which make dealing with depression even more difficult. To add to the stress of trying to cope with one’s depression, a driver who suffers even a mild form of depression can have a delay in the medical certification. Therefore, staying on top of your depression and understanding how to manage it is essential in keeping you healthy and on the road! Remember – when you are not on the road, you are not making a living.

All individuals suffer from sleep apnea, women too! A study completed in 2013 at UCLA indicated that women are less likely however to be diagnosed with sleep apnea. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they suffer any less, or have different risk factors or consequences for suffering from it. It seems that women actually exhibit different symptoms