Mental Health for Truck Drivers
OTR drivers, long-haul, regional, and local delivery drivers. Real stats, specific resources, and guidance written for the particular culture of this profession — not generic advice.
Why mental health looks different here
Extreme isolation, disrupted sleep, irregular eating, time away from family, medical card pressure (DOT physicals worry about mental health). Finding in-person care on the road is impossible.
Profession-specific resources
Built for your job. Not generic EAP. These know the culture.
Most common issues in truckers
Based on prevalence data for this profession. Each links to a specific resource on Typical Male.
Licensure / fitness-for-duty — what's real and what's myth
DOT physicals ask about mental health medications that could cause drowsiness. SSRIs are generally allowed. Do NOT hide prescriptions — if discovered, you lose your CDL. Work with a DOT-certified medical examiner.
The PHQ-9 + GAD-7 screeners your doctor uses. Private. Printable for your appointment. Tracks over time.
Take the PHQ-9 →