In any career, maintaining a good work-life balance is important for your well-being and job satisfaction. Although trucking has unique challenges and a lifestyle that is different from other types of careers
Here are some tips for improving your work-life balance as a trucker:
- MAKE THE MOST OF HOME TIME
The frequency and duration of time at home varies will vary depending on your company’s policies and the types of routes you drive. Regardless of how much home time you have and how often it occurs, it’s important to make the most of it when possible.
- STAY CONNECTED
The solitary nature of trucking is often a positive aspect for independent individuals who enjoy having more control over their day-to-day life at work. Schedule time for phone calls and video chats to stay in touch. You can also send pictures of interesting sights along the route; just make sure you don’t drive distracted!
- TAKE HOBBIES ON THE ROAD
Finding ways to have fun and relax while you’re out on a haul is one of the best ways to improve your sense of work-life balance. There are many hobbies that you can take with you, from writing to video games and many more. Small items can fit in your semi-truck sleeper
- DON’T FORGET YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
Finding time to keep yourself healthy can be difficult regardless of career and although truckers have different roadblocks to conquer, it’s definitely possible to improve your health with small changes over time.
Here are some steps to take:
Make sure you get enough sleep.
Bring food along to prepare on the road and choose healthier options when you eat out.
Drink lots of water and minimize your intake of sugary beverages like soda or energy drinks.
Be cautious with caffeine intake. A little bit is fine, but don’t use it to try to bypass your need for sleep.
If you’re interested in the trucking lifestyle, TRUCK MASTER SCHOOL can help you get started in as little as 6-8 weeks.
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