DOT: Driver Wellness

DOT: Driver Wellness

Learning objectives

  • Recognize the link between driver health and safe driving practices.
  • Identify common health risks for commercial motor vehicle drivers and how they may impact your health.
  • Recognize how to mitigate health risks to prevent illness and injury

Course overview


This course teaches the three main categories of hazards that drivers face which can negatively impact their health as a result of their occupation.

Topics include:

  • Job duty hazards, including stress, fatigue and exposure
  • Lifestyle hazards such as poor diet, smoking and hypertension
  • Work environment and ergonomic hazards
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