Send us a textWelcome to the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast! In this episode, host Chris Harris (Safety Dawg) sits down with Dr. Mark Minera, President and Chief Health Officer for Project 61, to discuss the critical issues facing the trucking industry today. Discover how Project 61 is transforming driver health and wellness, and learn practical strategies for improving safety, reducing risk, and supporting the wellbeing of trucking professionals.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:30 – Meet Dr. Mark Manera & Project 6103:15 – The State of Health in Trucking10:45 – Innovative Wellness Programs18:20 – Reducing Risk & Improving Safety25:00 – Real Stories from the Road35:00 – Actionable Tips for Fleets & Drivers40:00 – Final Thoughts & ResourcesKey Topics Covered:The mission and impact of Project 61Common health challenges for truck driversHow wellness programs can reduce insurance costsPractical steps for fleets to support driver healthReal-world success stories and lessons learnedConnect with Our Guest:Dr. Mark Minera, Project 61Website: https://project-61.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truckingcompanywellnessprogram-truck-driver-trucking-healthandwellness/Connect with the Host:Chris Harris (Safety Dawg)Website: [Insert Host Website]LinkedIn: [Insert LinkedIn Profile]Subscribe for more insights on trucking safety, risk management, and industry best practices!Trucking #Insurance #DriverWellness #Project61 #SafetyDawg