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CHANGING LANES 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 // WWW.CHANGINGLANESDIGITAL.COM Health & Well-being ideas or alternatives is going to be a step in a positive direction." TCA and state trucking associations are coordinating a number of health-oriented events for NTDAWW. On Sept. 18 from 3-8 p.m. local time, they are teaming up with TA/Petro to host health and wellness events at 12 truckstops that are located within a high concentration of TCA members. The sites will feature health fairs that include glucose testing and sleep apnea information. Participants can take 1-3 mile walks – with trucking leaders/personalities at some of the locations – and tour StayFit gyms located on the properties. On Sept. 20, TCA will host "Ditch the Pack" day, designed to encourage all trucking-affi liated smokers to reduce or even give up the habit for 24 hours. The goal is to raise awareness of the benefi ts of quitting and to show support for those starting or continuing their smoke-free journey. TCA is asking all companies that are planning NTDAWW activities to post details about their promotions on www. driverappreciation.com. Drivers can locate events they want to participate in and plan their schedules accordingly. Events can be searched within a specifi ed state/province, city and/ or distance in miles from a city. Event listings provide not only basic contact and location information but also the type of activity (free meal, discount offer, prizes/gifts, etc.), drivers who may attend (all CDL holders, only CDL holders affi liated with the host company, etc.) and if the general public and media are invited to participate.