Healthy Hauling
Following a confidential assessment process, there is an educational component to the program to give drivers the tools they need to make choices regarding their health and well-being. This, along with a laminated quick reference guide for each driver to use while on the road, can result in sustainable lifestyle changes .
All companies are facing increased healthcare costs and difficulty retaining valuable employees; however the trucking industry has additional challenges of driver safety and liability claims. Along with the fact that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering tightening its rules for drivers with high blood pressure and diabetes, all members of this industry must consider implementing an employee wellness program.
Pathways to Vibrant Health understands the key issues for the trucking industry, which includes liability claims from accidents and increased medical costs from poor health. Statistics show the major health issues facing truckers are obesity and smoking, which lead to several key (but highly preventable) diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc. Nutrition and exercise are the most cost-effective treatments to avoid illness and improve early stages of illness. A 10 percent weight loss improves the overall health profile of an employee and in many cases corrects borderline high blood pressure and diabetes. Prevention of disease is far less expensive than treating the symptoms of disease.
Healthy Hauling is an innovative program created by Pathways to Vibrant Health to address the unique needs of truck drivers and is designed to work with their lifestyle, while targeting specific health risk factors associated with this demanding line of work. Following a confidential assessment process, there is an educational component along with a laminated quick reference guide for each driver to use while on the road. Click here to review the components of the Healthy Hauling program. Individual follow-up wellness coaching is also available.
The Healthy Hauling program is designed as a general program for the industry at large but can be customized to meet the specific needs of a particular organization. Each component can be taught separately or as part of a complete wellness program. The quick reference guide will be detailed enough to stand alone for those drivers unable to attend seminars.
Healthy Hauling helps companies to:
- Reduce Accident Rates
- Reduce Liability Claims
- Reduce Health Care Costs
- Reduce Medical Claims
- Retain Valuable Employees
- Improve the Health and Well-Being of its Employees
- Realize an Average Return on Investment (ROI) of 3.14% (based on industry research)
Educating drivers about the direct relationship between vibrant health and safe driving has an enormous impact on improving the current health trends and quality of life. It also sets the stage for disease prevention in the future.
Contact us today to discuss how we can partner with your company to improve the wellness of your employees and reduce costs.
