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Welcome 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 – Introduction
00:30 – Meet Dr. Mark Manera & Project 61
03:15 – The State of Health in Trucking
10:45 – Innovative Wellness Programs
18:20 – Reducing Risk & Improving Safety
25:00 – Real Stories from the Road
35:00 – Actionable Tips for Fleets & Drivers
40:00 – Final Thoughts & Resources

Key Topics Covered:

• The mission and impact of Project 61
• Common health challenges for truck drivers
• How wellness programs can reduce insurance costs
• Practical steps for fleets to support driver health
• Real-world success stories and lessons learned

Connect with Our Guest:
Dr. Mark Minera, Project 61
Website: 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]

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