Keeping your blood pressure low is extremely important for trucker’s safety on the road.

High blood pressure is a major factor affecting commercial truck drivers and is taken very seriously in the trucking industry. There are strict rules for truckers getting their DOT medical certification for blood pressure, and drivers with high blood pressure may not be qualified to drive. If the blood pressure is high yet manageable, drivers will need to be frequently recertified to make sure their blood pressure doesn’t go over the maximum. The rules are so strict because high blood pressure can cause serious injuries, especially for truck drivers who present a serious risk for not only themselves but others on the road around them. (more…)