Prefer listening? Hit play below and enjoy the audio version of this article. If you use supplements as a truck driver, one problem you may run into is limited space in your backpack. Carrying multiple supplement tubs can quickly become annoying. Before long, your bag is packed with tubs, containers and shaker bottles, leaving little room for the things you actually need during your shift. I already spend enough time thinking about meal prep for my 12-hour truck driving shifts, so I wanted my supplements to be just as simple to organise. Creatine, EAAs, fish oil, vitamins, electrolyte powders, protein…

For years, carbohydrates have been given a bad reputation. There is a lot of information out there about carbs, and you’ll always find someone telling you to cut them out, avoid bread, stop eating rice, or even remove carbohydrates completely from your diet. I’ve been there myself. I’ve tried eating as little as 100 grams of carbohydrates a day. I’ve even tried the keto diet, where most of your energy comes from fats rather than carbohydrates. At the time, I genuinely believed carbohydrates were the problem. But after years of driving trucks, strength training consistently, and paying much closer attention…

Prefer To Listen To This Article? Click Play Below. Introduction If you’re a truck driver working 10–12 hour shifts, chances are you’ve found yourself grabbing a meat pie, packet of chips or a chocolate bar simply because it’s convenient. I know I have. To be honest, one of my favourite parts of the job is pulling up for a break and grabbing something nice to eat. It’s something I genuinely look forward to during a long shift. But that can also become a bit of a trap… haha. When unhealthy options are available everywhere you stop, it’s easy to make…