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6 • OCTOBER 1-14, 2021 NATION THETRUCKER.COM Preparing for DOT re-cert exam could save your job — and improve your life THE TRUCKER TRAINER BOB PERRY Let’s face it: Being a professional truck or bus driver is not always the healthiest job. The combination of too much sitting, too little exercise and an unhealthy diet can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart conditions and more. That can make passing the DOT recertification exam daunting. How to get into shape and learning how to eat healthy on the road so a driver is fit to pass the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) physical requirements is a challenge. Unfortunately, driver health is not always a top priority. In addition, with driver turnover soaring as high as 90% per year, commercial drivers must do whatever they can to protect their livelihoods. As a driver, you need to make sure you are fit to pass. You may be one of the best CDL drivers, with great driving skills and a perfect record, but lack the knowledge or support, health-wise, to maintain your DOT qualification. Don’t be afraid to reach out for support. There are resources that can help you; ask your carrier for help. Remember, after all, a carrier would rather “keep the drivers they know today before hiring the unknown drivers of tomorrow.” There are year-round coaching programs designed to improve the health of professional drivers. Look for one that provides help during the 90 days leading up to your DOT re-cert exam. This will help you kick into high gear, placing you in the best position to pass Also, look for resources that have your best interest in mind. Look for licensed, professional coaches that can create customized behavioral plans to keep you on the road. Licensed coaches are trained in the behavioral change and motivation techniques necessary to help you overcome the barriers and challenges to developing sound health habits — and pass the DOT re-certification exam. Here’s one last tip: Make sure the education you are receiving is extended to your family too. Feel free to reach out to me, Bob Perry, if you need some direction and support. Known as The Trucker Trainer, Bob Perry has played a critical role in the paradigm shift of regulatory agencies, private and public sector entities, and consumers to understand the driver health challenge. Perry can be reached at truckertrainer@icloud.com. 8 TANKER SPILL SNARLS I-10 ON WEST COAST COURTESY: CALTRANS BANNING, Calif. — A gasoline tanker truck overturned in Banning, California, Tuesday Sept. 1, spilling 9,000 gallons and closing all of Interstate 10 for several hours, according to the California Transportation Department (CALTRANS). Courtesy: DriveOhio DriveOhio, a collaboration between government, research and private industry partners, is working to pave the way for the transition to electric commercial fleets. Plugged in DRIVEOHIO RELEASES FREIGHT ELECTRIFICATION STUDY COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the automotive and trucking industries begin to shift toward alternative fuels, DriveOhio — a collaboration between government, research and private industry partners — is touting a plan for commercial fleet electrification that it says will help make the transition smoother for all involved. Building on the Ohio electric vehicle (EV) charging strategy released last year, a study released by DriveOhio Sept. 14 details how to move the freight and logistics industries into the use of EVs. “Ohio is the crossroads of America. We rank second in intermodal logistics facilities and sixth in volume of freight moving in and out of our state,” said Howard Wood, executive director of DriveOhio. “As the auto industry continues to make major investments in electric vehicles and the infrastructure that powers them, we must be ready to pivot and adapt to a changing domestic and global economy,” he continued. “Working with the freight and logistics industry, this study adds important data to the electrification conversation as this ecosystem continues to mature in Ohio and across the nation.” In the study, commercial vehicles were grouped into categories — terminal and off-road, last-mile delivery, local freight and drayage, and regional and long-haul — and feedback was collected from those in the industry who have already begun to use EVs as part of their fleets. THE TRUCKER NEWS STAFF Collectively, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Bimbo Bakeries, PI<strong>TT</strong> Ohio, Firefly Transportation Services (now Lazer Spot Inc., and R&L Carriers cite increased safety, reduced carbon emissions, driver preference, and a competitive edge and job creation as reasons to electrify their fleet operations, according to DriveOhio. “Ohio is focused on maintaining its position as a manufacturing leader,” said Jack Marchbanks, director of the Ohio Department of Transportation. “The viability, pace, and ultimate success of transitioning the freight sector to electric vehicles will require collaboration across all levels of government and private industry. Ohio has an opportunity to help lead the shift to a 21st century transportation economy.” Looking to the future, DriveOhio’s Freight Electrification Study suggests that government and industry leaders work together to ensure that there is reliable charging infrastructure, timely utility coordination and standard electricity prices. “The opportunities in Ohio for employment as an electrician are unparalleled,” said Dan Spurgeon, vice president for service and special projects at The Superior Group, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. “EV infrastructure, beneficial electrification, data warehousing, and utility-scale solar projects currently being constructed represent a massive quantity of labor hours.” 8
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