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Weather can and does affect your mental health. Endless research has shown that wintry months and the extended darkness that comes with them can be tough on everyone. As a driver, it’s important to be aware of seasonal affective disorder, so you stay alert and safe on the road. If you think you might be dealing with a mental health disorder, this article has some advice you may find helpful. ... Read it here: https://www.helpguide.org//seasonal-affective-disorder-sad

Now that our days are shorter, it’s important to practice safe nighttime driving. Here are some tips to keep you, and other drivers on the road, safe: 1. Don’t drive when you’re tired. Take steps during the day to cut down on fatigue as nightfall comes. ... 2. Complete a pre-trip safety check. Identify any damage, check that your mirrors and windows are not only free of cracks/damage, but are also clean and ensure your lights are working properly, on top of the other steps you take before hitting the highway. 3. Avoid heavy meals. When you’re full, your body is working overtime to digest what you’ve eaten, and this can make you feel sluggish. 4. Stay alert. Keep the temperature in your cab cool, play some upbeat music or a funny podcast, or call a friend if you’re feeling overtired. Even better? Take a break. See more

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As you log miles and spend hours focusing on the road ahead of you, it’s critical to stop and take a break being overtired can be dangerous. \Where are your favourite places to stop and take a rest?

As a Canadian truck driver employment service, we’re more than a little familiar with all the beauty our country has to offer. Where are some of your favourite places to travel to? Share pics in the comments below, and other drivers can try to guess where your favourite spot is.

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Studies show that roughly one in six truck drivers do not wear their safety belts. The use of seatbelts is not only required, but it’s also the most preventable way to reduce injury.