Dr. John McElligott, M.D.

M.D., F.A.C.P., M.P.H.

September 17, 1945 – February 15, 2026

Dr. John McElligott, fondly known as “Dr. John,” a physician, veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the trucking industry’s most devoted health advocates, passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a life defined by resilience, faith, and unwavering service to others.

In 2007, he co-founded the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund, serving as Medical Director and Advisor. Through clinics, advocacy, writing, and national radio programs on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Radio Channel 146, he became a trusted voice for driver health and wellness.

Dr. John’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the family he cherished.