I thought about it as a kid, too, as my grandad was one.
I would think getting regular exercise and a good diet would be very important. I don’t know how you’d get that if you spend your days on the road as a long-haul driver.
I know of one cabbie who trained for the marathon by making a point of jogging when his car was parked in between calls. You have to make that kind of commitment.
The fortunate thing is that exercise technology has improved that, for somebody sufficiently committed, they can buy rubber exercise bands and keep one’s strength up.
You can fit a whole fitness regiment in a small dufflebag these days.
Work local P&D for an LTL carrier. You'll get more exercise than you bargained for. And be home every night.
Why do you think so many are Diabetics? 160 hours of CDL school UP TO 6 MONTHS, depending on type Hazmat longer, special licensees, fees, insurances, on road 6 weeks, not welcome at Truck Stops, you might have COVID. And in a accident, you are always at fault and sued.
A state congressman makes more, works less.