Every year, Driver Appreciation Week gives the industry an opportunity to focus on showing professional drivers our respect and thanks for all they do. TVC Pro-Driver prides itself on providing professional legal support day in and day out for our members, but the team of pros behind the pros wanted to do something special to support the events being hosted by its fleet customers this Driver Appreciation Week.

On August 23, more than 50 TVC employees donated their time to pack gifts for TVC’s fleet customers and sign cards expressing their appreciation. From toiletry bags to help make life on the road a little more comfortable to a variety of items like water bottles and gift cards, TVC donated more than 10,000 gifts to fleets across the country to help make their Driver Appreciation Week events a success.

During Driver Appreciation week and all year long, the team at TVC appreciates our nation’s hard-working professional drivers.

Meet the Pros behind your TVC Pro-Driver membership in our upcoming webinar.

Join our Chief Sales Officer Nick Hillesheim and Vice President of Customer Experience George Bevensee for a candid chat to gain insight into the Pros Behind the Pros. From TVC's vision for the ideal customer experience to what it means to be a "Pro" serving our nation's professional drivers, you won't want to miss this insider view into the TVC customer experience!

In this session, you'll learn:

• Key ways TVC has improved its customer service experience
• How TVC delivers its white-glove approach to individual members and fleets
• The top three ways customers can get the best experience from TVC Pro-Driver

Be sure to register for the webinar and tune in on October 6 at 1 p.m. CST! 

The stigma around talking about mental health has certainly lessened in the past decade, but there’s still a long way to go to proactively address the impact of workplace-related stress, especially in the trucking industry.

World Mental Health Day is October 10, so now is a good time to check in with yourself and examine your stress levels. Common stress-related conditions include:

• Exhaustion. Time away from home can lead to feeling mentally—and even physically—exhausted. If you think you're suffering from exhaustion, consider adjusting your schedule to prioritize rest. Additionally, as a TVC Pro-Driver member, you can take advantage of our healthcare discount program, which features savings of up to 50% on healthcare needs — including mental health needs — and 24/7 virtual access to board-certified physicians

• Cynicism. Believing others are only looking out for themselves can happen when experiencing interpersonal conflict, departmental friction, a lack of communication from managers, and feeling disrespected or undervalued. Owner-operators can address this by connecting with peers and sharing tips for dealing with everyday frustrations. Fleet drivers can check in with management and share ideas for improving lines of communication.



• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Once fall and winter set in and sunlight hours are reduced, many people suffer from symptoms of SAD, including depression, anxiety, loss of energy and difficulty concentrating. You can address SAD by exercising healthy habits like physical exercise, healthy eating and proper rest.

We're here for our members! Take care of yourselves, and if you need anything from TVC Pro-Driver, please don't hesitate to reach out.

It’s a nightmare all professional drivers share: the thought of falling asleep behind the wheel, which can lead to tragic consequences.  

Nearly 1/3 of truck drivers have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can cause breathing to stop for up to 10 seconds at a time during sleep. Sleep disorders like OSA can reduce cognitive functionality, impair driving performance and decrease drivers’ reaction times. 

If you think you might have OSA or another sleep disorder, we urge you to contact your doctor, or utilize one of many home sleep tests available. 

Protect yourself and others while on the road. Prioritize quality sleep and enjoy increased productivity and an improved quality of life!

People across the nation are experiencing inflation-related woes — but individuals in the trucking industry have been hit particularly hard. When cost-related fear threatens to take hold, turn to the pros behind the pros at TVC Pro-Driver. We have several programs in place to help drivers reduce expenses in common areas, including tires, fuel and insurance. 

• Tire and Maintenance Savings. TVC Pro-Driver members can receive up to 12.5% off truck tires through national and regional distributors. Click here to learn more about leveraging TVC’s tire program. 

• Fuel Savings. Pro Plus and VIP Pro can take advantage of the Fuel Card program and save nearly $8,000 a year. To enroll or update your membership, contact sales@prodriver.com. 

• Insurance Savings. TVC Pro-Driver helps keep drivers’ records clean and fleets’ insurance rates low by performing free DataQ challenges for every case.

Remember, when scary situations arise, TVC Pro-Driver is here to offer partnership and support!

Thanks to TVC Pro-Driver member Kang Saab for leaving a Google review for us! We greatly appreciate the feedback and are honored to support professional drivers like Kang. If you'd like to add to the buzz, you can leave a review on our Facebook or Google pages.

By sharing your positive experiences, you have the chance to earn some extra cash! You'll receive $50 for every driver you refer to TVC Pro-Driver who then becomes a member. Submit referrals online at prodriver.com/referral.

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