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A Healthy Driver isa Happy Driver

Speakers:

Moderator: Kathy Ayres, Lindora Clinic

Robert Low / John Hancock, Prime Inc.

Siphiwe Baleka, Driver, Prime Inc.

Scott Grenerth, Driver, Fikes

February 2013

Agenda

1. Introduction

2. Successful Program Components & Measurements

3. Pre-Implementation, Incentives & Engagement

4. What To Look For – A Carrier Perspective

5. A Healthy Culture – An Owner Operator Perspective

6. Q & A

7. Summary

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Skyrocketing Costs

4 conditions comprise ~74% of total healthcare costs

No matter how you slice the pie

Unhealthy Behavior

Majority of healthcare costs are caused by unhealthy behavior

Ultimate costs = lost lives, lost work hours, turnover

$4,879.00

$2,646.00

$0.00 $1,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00 $5,000.00

Women

Men

Annual Costs of ObesityPer Individual

NY Times September 27, 2010Georgetown University study including

direct and indirect costs

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Trucking Industry Changes

– Driver Life Expectancy 61 years• Average driver 50+ years old• 86% overweight/obese• Worker’s comp escalating• Experienced drivers decreasing• Driver shortage Increasing

– D.O.T. Exams • Greater % failures – more frequent exams/per driver• Blood pressure – 4-6 weeks off the road• Sleep apnea• NRCME – May 2014

Trucking Industry Changes

‒ Sleep Apnea Guidelines• > 35 BMI• Neck circumference ≥ 17”• 2 or more obesity related conditions

‒ National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners• In effect May 2014• No more doctor shopping for a medical card

‒ CSA – Driver Fitness • Health to be included in your score?

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One-on-One

• Embarrassed• Physical and psychological limitations• Quality of life issues• Grown apathetic• Do not feel supported or valued• True DESIRE TO CHANGE• No clear direction on ‘how to change’

Feedback from professional truck drivers about being overweight and obese:

Siphiwe Baleka, Driver Health and Fitness Coach

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Effects of a SuccessfulDriver Wellness Program

Decreased health care and workers' compensation costs

Greater control over insurance premiums

Continuous improvement of safety records

Improved employee morale and job satisfaction

Help attracting and retaining healthier, safer drivers

Components of a SuccessfulCorporate Wellness Programs

Online Health Info – 92% Risk Assessment – 81% Biometrics - 63% Newsletters - 50% Health Coaches - 50% Smoking Classes - 49% Weight Loss - 48% Classes - 37% Physical Exams - 30% Incentives - 21%

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Measuring Success

Capturing Senior Level Support

Creating A Cohesive Wellness Team

Collect Data

Craft An Operating Plan

Choose Appropriate Interventions

Create A Supportive Environment

Carefully Evaluate Outcomes

7C’s

What is Driver Health?And Fitness at Prime Inc.?

1. A mission to improve the quality of the life of drivers

2. Programs that promote a culture of fitness

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Current Programs

13 week basic programTransformation

Division• Designed to increase metabolism• Habits lead to 1 lb. of weight loss per week

Lead more active lifestyles on the roadAthletic Division

• Preparation for competition• Prime Bicycle Challenge• Trucker to Triathletes Program

13 Week Basic Program

•Data used to adjust routine

•31 bodyweight exercises•15 minutes of daily

exercise•Biometric analysis every

4 weeks

•Data used to adjust routine

•31 bodyweight exercises•15 minutes of daily

exercise•Biometric analysis every

4 weeks

•Driver reimbursed $300• Testimonies given during regular weekly open meeting

•Driver Coaches Program

•Driver reimbursed $300• Testimonies given during regular weekly open meeting

•Driver Coaches Program

•1 day orientation•Program materials and

equipment•Activity and nutrition

tracked daily•Cost: $300

•1 day orientation•Program materials and

equipment•Activity and nutrition

tracked daily•Cost: $300

•Online Application•Online Application

Application Process Orientation

CoachingProgram Completion

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Athletic Division

Prime Bicycle Challenge

Driver used the Montague Paratrooper fold-up.

Drivers track bicycle rides using smartphone applications and www.Mapmyride.com .

Prizes for most miles, longest ride, greatest elevation, and most state parks visited.

Trucker to Triathletes

The program was sponsored by Pilot/Flying J.

Six drivers to make up two relay teams to compete in Revolution3 Olympic

Driver Health & Fitness (DHF)Weight Loss Results

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DHF Top Ten Performers

Prime Bicycle Challenge

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Truckers to Triathletes

Revolution 3 Olympic Distance Triathlon Relay and Aqua Bike• 7 Prime drivers participated• .9 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2

mile run

Results• “Matt Sandwich” team that

finished in 3:37:35.• “Prime Allstars” team that

finished in 3:58:31• Jeff Schmid also competed

in the aqua bike, doing both the swim and bike legs individually. He finished in a time of 2:36:13.

Kathy AyresDirector of Business DevelopmentLean for Life On-the-Road Project ManagerLindora Clinic

Making it Happen!

Kathy & Driver Ron Cady – Lost 100lbs and now back on the road!

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Lindora’s Lean for Life®

● 41 Years – Understanding & Fighting Obesity– 42 medical weight loss clinics in Southern California– 3 licensed clinics in Northern California

● 12 Years Online Support– Online tools and telephone coaching

● Behavior Modification Model

● Eating Better / Moving More / Stressing Less

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Dr. Marshal Stamper

Healthier Nutrition Choices

• Little changes make a huge difference• Learn to select healthier real food choices at stores

and truck stops• Nutrition education to better understand food labels• Tap the power of moderate carb, low fat, moderate

protein menu plans

Eat Better

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Move More

Stress Less

• Learn stress management tricks• Practice relaxation techniques• Establish a downtime routine

Focus on Lifestyle Behavior Change• Learn to overcome defensive barriers• Develop daily exercise habits

‒ Walking and strength training‒ Consistent stretching and breathing

• Journal progress

The Lean for Life On-the-Road Program

• A Structured 10-Week Easy-to-Follow Program• 5-10 Personalized Health Coaching Sessions• Best-Selling Lean for Life!® Phase 1 Book• Learn-On-the-Road CD Library (Set of 6)• 5-10 Lean for Life Packaged Protein Supplements• One Package of Fat Burning Indicators• Daily Action Plan / Log Book• Full Access to Lean for Life® Online Tools• Costs from $240 - $360

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Results You Can Expect

Workforce• Weight loss of up to 10% of starting weight in 10 weeks• Lasting behavioral change• Reduce risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc..• Improved sense of wellbeing and attitude in drivers

Company• Reduced company’s health care costs• Improved retention and recruitment of a healthy workforce• Reduced Worker’s Comp Costs

Industry• Improved image of the trucking industry

Reducing Total Body Weight by 10% = Dramatic Health Benefits

Healthy Behaviors = $ Saved

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1st Showdown

2nd ShowdownTotal Participants:

204

Engagement: 90% Completion

75% lost ≥5%40% lost ≥10%

Driver Participants: 109

70% lost ≥5%35% lost ≥10%Participant Average

Weight Loss = 9%

What Drives Your Company?

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Pre-Implementation

• Corporate Initiative a Must!• Executive Leadership• Create a Wellness Team – Leader w/Passion• Define a Health Initiative

• Employee surveys to determine engagement carrot• Incorporate Into Onboard Training• Plan a Marketing Campaign

• Newsletters• Internet• Magazine Ad Campaign

Be creative within your ‘culture’ – what motivates your teams?

Premium Incentive Success

Participants passing in 2010 who did not pass in 2008

Focusing on What Matters Most – Healthy Behavior and AccountabilityConsumer-Directed Health Care Solutions, July/August 2011

By Laree Renda, President, Safeway Health Inc.

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Incentive Programs

Potential Models• Employer paid program 100%• Costs shared with employee• Employee pays all costs – payroll deduction?

Incentives – Rewards Based on:• Health risk assessment metrics• Hit metric within defined measure of completion• Maintain metric for a certain number of months

- Work with insurance group for premium reduction- Help identify those at risk of not passing the D.O.T. exam- Workman’s comp cases – get them back on the road!

Interest & Momentum

Educational Materials• Orientation training • Webinars • Workshops

FlyersQuestionnaires

• To assist in assessing commitment to change

• Open to new lifestyle suggestions & accountability

Consistent Communication• Messaging ideas - GPS• Facebook• Video blog

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Competition Enhances Results

• ‘Weapons of Mass Reduction’• Individually• Between divisions• Carriers / association / regions• Prizes• Bragging rights• Great success stories created

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Interest & Momentum

Nussbaum TruckingLongevity Program#1 – MAINTAIN WEIGHT *Applies if you RECENTLY lost at least 4% body weight in previous program (Biggest Loser or Longevity).*To get paid, you must gain NO MORE than 1% body weight, remain the same, or lose slightly.

#2 – WEIGHT LOSS (initial or additional)  *Applies whether you were in a previous program or not (start HERE if 1st program). *Cash doesn’t kick in until 4% body weight is lost (from starting weight for the 6‐month period).

#3 – Bi‐Annual GRAND PRIZE for Biggest LoserTwice per year, a GRAND PRIZE of $1,500 will be awarded to the individual who loses the most body weight percentage in a 6‐month period.  

Previous Weight Loss (% of body weight) $$$ Payout

4.0%-5.99% $ 50.00

6.0%-7.99% $ 75.00

8.0%-9.99% $ 100.00

10% or greater $ 150.00

Weight Loss (% of body weight) $$$ Payout

4.0%-4.99% $ 50.00

Each percentage point beyond 4% $ 25.00 for each point beyond 5%

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Motivational Tools

• Team Spirit • T-shirts• Videos• Success stories

o Company newslettero Picture board

• Magazine Subscription• We recommend subscribing to Highway Health magazine • Visit www.HighwayHealth.net

– Contact Christy Karp PH: (770) 998-4914Email: christy@brightlinemg.com

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Excargo Showdown #1 Team

Success Tools• #1 Refrigerators / coolers

- Convenience & availability• Scales

– Recommend: Tanita Brand www.tanita.com– Accessible to all employees / each truck equipped

• Pedometers – Recommend: Omron Brand www.omronhealthcare.com

• Resistance bands• Healthy snack items in vending machines / cafeteria• Involve family for support – picnics, cooking classes• Accountability tools – journals, GPS messaging

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Truck Stop Partners

TravelCenters of America / Petro• StayFit menu items in restaurants• Convenience shelves identifier• Free fitness rooms / basketball courts• Walking route maps• Educational materials

Pilot Flying J• Trucker triathletes• Snap Fitness gyms• Smartphone healthy food identifier• Healthy menu items• Wellness promotions / MyReward card sweepstakes

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Driver Success

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November 2010

“I’ve replaced ‘I can’t’ with ‘I CAN’!”

Down over 100lbs / 2 Hips replaced / Back on the road! Under 300lbs for the first time in over 10 years!

Driver Success – Ron Cady

December 2011

What to Look for… A Carrier Perspective

Robert Low – Tuesday MorningJohn Hancock – Tuesday Afternoon

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The only safe driver is a HEALTHY

driver.

86% of drivers are overweight or obese

-American Dietetic Association

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People who smoke take at least 10 years off their life expectancy.

-New England Journal of Medicine

Those who stop smoking by age 40 reduce the chance of death

associated with continued smoking by 90%. -New England Journal of Medicine

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A Healthy Company CultureAn Owner Operator Perspective

Scott Grenerth, Driver, Fikes Truck Line

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Is a healthy driver a happy driver?My story…

What makes this possible? What does it take for me to do this?

1) A safe/functional bike 2) Prioritized time to ride. 3) A way to carry a bike...

Check out www.rideandroll.me for more info

Is a healthy driver a happy driver? health yeah!

An Owner Operator Perspective

Questions & Answers

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Summary

“Together we can extend the lives of our professional truck drivers and improve the image of the trucking industry.”

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Thank you for your interest!

Robert Low, while serving as TCA 2nd Vice Chair

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