• EAP Benefits Can Help On Vacation • Refreshing Your Ride • Blue365 Discounts • Red Thinkin’ Rewards & Fitness
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• Staying Fit On The Road • The Benefits Of Gardening • Meal Prepping
SPRING EDITION
VOL. 13
TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE Let Your EAP Benefits Help You On Your Vacation
As summertime approaches, you’re probably busy planning your vacation and submitting your PTO requests. While you’re packing your bags, don’t forget to include one very important piece of information to ensure a flawless trip – your EAP travel assistance information! As an Averitt associate, you have access to travel assistance benefits by Assist America Inc. through our partners at Unum! This service can be used from anywhere in the United States or across the globe. It helps you locate
hospitals, embassies and other unexpected travel destinations. If you are traveling abroad and lose your passport, require prescription replacement, or someone in your party must be hospitalized, Assist America can get you the help you need with its 24/7 answering service. The easiest way to access your travel assist benefits is to download and activate the app. The app is available from the iOS App Store or Google Play. You can also reach Assist America by phone.
If you are calling within the U.S., dial 1-800-872- 1414. If outside the U.S., call +609-986-1234. You can also email medservices@assistamerica.com. Our reference number is 01-AA-UN-762490. W m
Learn more about how to download the Assist America app now by scanning the QR code with your phone’s camera.
Blue 365 Deals For Associates (Page 2)
Staying Active On The Road (Page 3)
The Benefits Of Gardening (Page 4)
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PAGE 2 REFRESH YOUR RIDE Tips For Spring Cleaning Your Cab
SPRING 2023
exterior. Visit one of our Averitt truck wash facilities and clean away stubborn dirt, mud, clay and dead bugs. 4. Wipe down windows Clean windows are essential to your safety. Wipe away any smudges and splatter with glass cleaner and a dry cloth. When cleaning glass, use a nonstreaking agent and spray the product on a microfiber cloth instead of directly on the window. Spending a lot of time in a confined space can make tidying up a difficult task, but it’s important to keep your space fresh and organized! A clean cab makes it easier to both work and relax, and that applies to your personal vehicle, too! Use these tips to spring clean your own car to enjoy the same benefits of a tidy vehicle everywhere you go! W m
A lot of time is spent in your truck – especially if you are an over- the-road driver. Your cab is where you typically eat, sleep and relax when you aren’t driving, so take the time to make your space tidy and comfortable. Whether you are home daily or home weekly, give your truck the deep clean it deserves this spring. Following the below tips can benefit your overall mood, health and driving performance! 1. Declutter and organize your cab Are unnecessary items taking up room in your cab? Identify the things you don’t need and leave them at home. If you have old uniforms, spring is an excellent time to recycle them through our exchange program at InsideAveritt.com/UniformExchange. For the things you keep, maximize your space by storing them in cabinets, compartments and seat backs. Organization is about more than keeping your cab tidy; it’s also
about safety. Putting items away can prevent them from moving around while driving. 2. Dust Wipe down interior surfaces to rid your cab of dust particles. Use a microfiber cloth to clean hard surfaces and avoid using oil-based products with a shiny finish that can
cause a glare from the sun. Also, check your cabin filter to see if it needs to be replaced. Your cabin filter helps keep your air clean and free from harmful pollutants and contaminants. 3. Sport a sparkling exterior Once the inside of your truck is clean and organized, focus on the
STAY FIT WITH BLUE365 DEALS BlueCross BlueShield Discounts Support Healthy Lifestyle
If you’re looking to get fit this spring, or you’re continuing your wellness journey, get the best deals on fitness subscriptions and equipment using Blue365 from BlueCross BlueShield! Blue365, available through your BlueCross BlueShield benefits, offers a wide variety of services and goods at discounted prices, and has an entire section dedicated to fitness! If you’ve never visited the site, sign up for Blue365 by logging in to bcbst.com and clicking “Member Discounts & Fitness Your Way” under the “Managing Your Health” dropdown. Get access to thousands of gyms with packages starting at just $19 per month. Gold’s Gym, Anytime Fitness, LA Fitness, Crunch and The Y are just some of America’s most popular gyms you’ll be able to attend for one price! Blue365 also offers discounts on electronics like Fitbit and Garmin trackers and massage guns. In
addition to fitness and recovery tools, smart devices – like blood pressure monitors, sleep tracking mats and scales – can help you keep an eye on and maintain your health. Along with apparel, footwear, nutrition, travel and much more, Blue365 is sure to have a deal for you. Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to
learn how you can begin saving money while living well! W m Scan the
QR code to go to the Blue365 webpage.
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FUEL YOUR FITNESS FUN With Red Thinkin’ Rewards
golf course is a great way to get outside and moving! For your season on the links, snag all your golf equipment from the rewards catalog. It features clubs, balls, range finders and shoes all in one convenient spot! With the positive actions you do every day – delivering outstanding service, staying safe, referring People Like You and meeting Visit RedThinkinRewards.com to log in to your Red Thinkin’ Rewards account, check your balance and cash in your points. If you’ve never accessed your account, go to InsideAveritt.com/rewards and follow the simple steps to log in for the first time. W m operational goals – you’re earning Red Thinkin’ Rewards points!
Nearly everyone has fitness objectives and desires, and with warm weather just around the corner, you can use your Red Thinkin’ Rewards points to reach your goals! Visit the Red Thinkin’ Rewards catalog and click “Recreation & Fitness” to check out all the amazing items that are available to you! If you’re looking to get fit in the comfort of your own home, the rewards catalog offers everything from fitness videos and yoga mats to treadmills and home gyms! And for those who like to get their exercise out on the trails and on the water, check out the wide selection of hydration backpacks and kayaks! Walking helps keep your heart healthy, and walking the
STAYING ACTIVE WHILE ON THE ROAD Find 15 Minutes Each Day To Focus On Your Health
exercises. When done properly, they allow both building six-pack abs and tightening the belly. 4. Squats – A simple exercise that works the thighs, glutes and calves. 5. Lunges – Increase muscle mass to build up strength and tone the body – especially the core, glutes and legs. 6. Triceps Dips – Easily done from the steps of your cab! Works the triceps muscles on the back of the upper arms. There are tons of body-weight exercises that can be completed without equipment. To learn about more and continue your health journey, scan the QR in this article with your phone’s camera . W m
It can be quite the challenge to keep a fitness routine while being on the road almost every day. Staying seated for hours can cause many health problems if you don’t take the time to get up, step out of the cab and move around. If you find yourself sitting too long without any physical activity, carve out 15 minutes from your day to do these easy exercises. They can be done from anywhere and will make a big difference in your day! 1. Pushups – They’re a fast and effective exercise for building strength. They help strengthen the back, chest, arms, shoulders and core. 2. Planks – One of the best core exercises. They also support proper posture, improve balance and strengthen the glutes and hamstrings. 3. Crunches – One of the most popular abdominal
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SPRING 2023
THE BENEFITS OF GARDENING Dig Into Good Food And Fun This Spring
if you can grow a garden, what can’t you do? Social Connection – Gardening brings people together and strengthens social connections. The gardening community is rich with people willing to share their expertise, time and, occasionally, plants with new gardeners. Many people, especially those living in a densely populated area, enjoy tending a community garden with neighbors. If you’d like to grow a garden this year but don’t know where to start, try starting small with only a few plants and with something easy to care for. Green, leafy vegetables, like arugula and lettuce, are great for beginners, and fruit-bearing crops, like tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, are simple yet rewarding to raise. These plants don’t require a lot of attention, making them great for drivers who spend a lot of time away from home! W m
While it is obvious growing a garden can promote a wholesome diet, there are a number of surprising health benefits to digging in the dirt! If you’re looking for a fun way to be active and spend more time outside this year, plotting a garden or planting flowers are both great ways to soak up the sun and get moving! Increased Exercise – Gardening is a good form of exercise. While tending a garden, you perform functional movement that mimics whole body exercises. Gardening requires plenty of squatting, lunging, carrying and bending that you’re sure to feel the next morning! If you suffer from back or knee pain but would still like to plant a garden, a small stool or raised garden beds can be a huge help! Time in Nature – Getting outdoors is good for your physical and mental health. People tend to breathe deeper when outside, helping to clear out the lungs, improve digestion and increase oxygen
our day. Gardening routines, like watering and weeding, can create a soothing rhythm to ease stress and improve mental health. Build Self-Esteem – You may not think you were born with a green thumb, but after tilling, planting, nurturing and harvesting plants, you might see a slightly different person in the mirror: a person who can grow things and is a little more in tune with the earth. It always feels good to accomplish new tasks, and
levels in the blood. Spending time outside has been shown to reduce heart rate and muscle tension. Sunlight lowers blood pressure and increases vitamin D levels. Reduced Stress Levels – Nearly all forms of exercise can reduce stress, and gardening is no different. It’s been shown to improve mood and lower levels of stress and anxiety. It’s very rewarding to plant, tend, harvest and share your own food, and routines provide structure to
MEAL PLANNING AND PACKING LUNCHES Proper Planning Ahead Can Benefit Your Health
Jackson MS associate Daniel O’Brien , who often packs his own lunch and chooses wisely when he eats fast food, shares a few tips and how meal prepping benefits him. Portion Control “Planning meals helps me eat better portions. People often overeat when they go to restaurants or get fast food, but packing a lunch helps limit you to the perfect portion size.” Convenience “When you’re hungry and haven’t planned, it’s easy to pick quick, unhealthy food. I often pack leftovers from dinner, and that makes deciding what I’m going to eat an
easy choice.” Healthy Choices
something healthy like Subway. I’ll buy a footlong sandwich and eat half of it in the morning and the other half later. That way I know I am eating healthy and saving money!” If you are on the road for days at a time, finding nutritious meals may feel like a never-ending battle. But you don’t have to pack your lunch to stay healthy while out on a trip! Scan the QR code with
“We broil, bake and cook a lot of our food on the grill at home. We may have spaghetti – which is a great leftover meal to pack for lunch – but I try to stay away from carbs, sweets and soda. I like all those things, but when I eat better, I feel better.” Easy Meals “We have an Instant Pot at home, so preparing meals is really easy. We make a lot of meals in the Instant Pot, and it makes enough food that I can eat on it for a couple days.” Good Fast Food Options “If I eat fast food, I usually choose
your phone to learn about healthy fast food options and how to navigate popular restaurant menus! W m
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