New 16-part series built around the 5 Axles of Health™ provides practical health education for drivers, fleets, and training programs
CARMEL, IN — Project 61, the nonprofit movement dedicated to improving the health and longevity of America’s truck drivers, today announced the upcoming launch of its new Driver Health Video Series, set for release in April 2026. Supported by Next Generation in Trucking, the series was developed to deliver practical health education tailored to the everyday realities of the trucking profession.
Project 61’s Driver Health Video Series was created specifically for CDL drivers and the companies and programs that support them. Built around the organization’s 5 Axles of Health™ framework, the series addresses five core areas that have an outsized impact on driver well-being: Fuel, Move, Recharge, Mental Drive, and Preventative Maintenance.
Unlike traditional wellness programs, which often assume stable routines and controlled environments, this series was built for the realities of life on the road. Long hours behind the wheel, irregular sleep, limited healthy food options, and the constant demands of the job create one of the toughest health environments in any profession.
Those challenges carry serious consequences. Commercial drivers face higher rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, sleep disorders, and other chronic health conditions than the general population. The average life expectancy of a CDL driver is often cited as around 61 years, a statistic that helped inspire the founding of Project 61 and continues to underscore the urgency of this work.
“Drivers do not need complicated health programs,” said Jeremy Reymer, founder of Project 61. “They need practical tools that fit real life on the road. This series is designed to help move the needle on driver health by giving drivers simple, actionable strategies they can actually use over time. It is about progress, not perfection.”
The 16-part Driver Health Video Series includes short, driver-focused educational segments organized around the 5 Axles of Health™:
- Fuel: practical nutrition strategies and hydration
- Move: simple ways to incorporate daily movement on the road
- Recharge: improving sleep and recovery despite irregular schedules
- Mental Drive: managing stress and protecting mental health
- Preventative Maintenance: understanding key health numbers and taking action early
The content is intentionally direct, practical, and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on consistency, awareness, and long-term habits rather than quick fixes.
“We’re proud to support a resource that addresses one of the most important needs in trucking today,” said Lindsey Trent, President and co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking. “Driver health is essential to the future of this industry, and this series helps bring practical, accessible education to the people who keep it moving.”
The series will be made available for drivers, fleets, and training programs and is designed to integrate easily into Learning Management Systems used across the trucking industry. It will also complement Project 61’s growing ecosystem of driver health resources, including the Offshift by Project 61 app, driver challenges, and additional educational content built around the 5 Axles of Health™.
About Project 61
Project 61 is a nonprofit movement focused on improving CDL driver health through education, free resources, and community. Founded to address the alarming health challenges facing truck drivers, the organization equips drivers, fleets, and industry partners with practical tools to support long-term health, well-being, and longevity.
About Next Generation in Trucking
Next Generation in Trucking is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting trucking as a positive career path, supporting high school and community college CDL programs, and helping build the next generation of trucking professionals.
Learn more at: www.project-61.org
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