I wanted to propose the idea that truck drivers should be 100% covered by their insurance & have to pay nothing out of pocket when visiting a Chiropractor and a Massage Therapist.
Truck drivers are one of many “back bones of America” & our bodies are taking hits from the roads we drive on daily. It would be beneficial to have coverage for us to receive the above benefits on a weekly, bi weekly, or monthly basis to strengthen our bodies, remove our stresses, and improve our mental health.
Truck driver health needs to improve in many ways, but I believe this would be a wonderful start to show appreciation to the drivers of America.
I am not asking for this benefit to be of daily use, but like mentioned above it could be a weekly, bi weekly, or a monthly benefit to get your body adjusted & to receive a minimum 30 minute massage. Any extra time on massages or more visits to receive an adjustment could then be covered by the said driver.
You are correct, truck drivers should not be exempt from overtime. I’m so tired of working 70 hours a week. Truck drivers should not be paid mileage. Our time is the most valuable resource in our industry. We should be paid hourly. From the time we leave home until the time we return home.
Local companies are requiring drivers to work over the road hours, but don’t pay over the road pay. I may go home everyday, but I’m still working 60 to 70 hours a week on mileage pay instead of hourly pay with no overtime.
Being paid mileage and no overtime has many disadvantages. There are many things that waste our time when the wheels aren’t moving. When wheels aren’t moving, we do not get paid.
Even the proposed no tax on overtime wouldn’t help the common truck driver due to not being paid hourly.
As you stated, I would add to it. Truck driver should have 100% insurance coverage for medical. The safety of the public depends on this. Many illnesses go unnoticed because people cannot afford to go to a doctor. I understand that we have physicals required by law, but what happens if a condition goes undetected and drivers all over the country are having accidents.
Any illness that jeopardizes the safety of the public should be free to detect. Should be free to cure. That includes vision.