Tips for Drinking Enough Water as a Truck Driver | West Coast Enterprises

As a truck driver, staying hydrated can not only seem like an inconvenience—it can also feel like a drain on productivity. Proper hydration means more stops for bathroom breaks, which can add up throughout a day of driving and potentially put you behind on your target mileage and delivery times.

However, proper hydration is essential to your body’s functioning, so it is important to strike the right balance between your productivity and your health.

Around 70% of the human body is made up of water, and proper hydration is key for every major function that we perform on a daily basis. So how can truck drivers ensure they are taking care of their health and hitting their targets for the day? Read on to learn more.

How Truck Drivers Can Be Sure They Are Drinking Enough Water

*Time your hydration with your already-planned stops. Because stopping excessively is something that no driver would like to do, you can get creative with your hydration by drinking extra water before your pre-planned stops. Starting an hour before your scheduled rest, be sure to drink plenty of water as you drive—this way, you will not have to make any extra stops but are still increasing your hydration levels.

Eat foods that have a high water content. A lot of our daily hydration comes from foods we eat, especially if you are making a point to eat those that are rich in water content. Strawberries, watermelons, cucumbers, oranges and grapefruits all contain a lot of water and make for very healthy snacks while on the road.

Keep a reusable water bottle handy. Plastic water bottles are not only bad for the environment, but they also do not hold very much water. Keeping a reusable water bottle in your cab is a great way to consume a higher volume of water each day—and it is a plus if it is insulated, as it will keep things much colder! Most gas stations and truck stops will let you refill a water bottle for free at their water fountains, so you are saving money and increasing your hydration all at once.

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