Honoring Our Nation’s Drivers: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Each September, our country pauses to honor the men and women who keep America moving during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW). For many, the week is a reminder of the trucks we pass on the highway or the deliveries we receive at our door. But behind...
New Survey Reveals Healthcare and Financial Gaps Facing America’s Truck Drivers
Findings released during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week highlight critical challenges for professional drivers and the supply chain. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – September 15, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today released findings from a new...
SCF Team Shares Their Personal Stories on Importance of Driver Appreciation Week
In this special Driver Appreciation edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, SCF Health & Wellness Manager and Podcast Host Lindsey Bryan welcomes five members of the SCF Team to join her to reflect on the importance of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week....
SCF’s Healthy Habits for the Long Haul Delivering Positive Change
For this episode of Highway To Hope Podcast, we reconnect with Kevin Hightower to discuss how he and many other professional drivers have benefited from SCF’s Healthy Habits for the Long Haul Program. As you will hear, this SCF program is designed to support...
Staying Safe in the Sun: July’s UV Safety Awareness Month
With the summer months come new health risks. For July, the St. Christopher Fund is highlighting UV Safety Awareness Month. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and, in smaller amounts, light...
Kevin Hightower’s Inspiring Journey to Quit Smoking
Rigs Without Cigs holds the distinction of being the first health and wellness program created by the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. Over the past 10 years, SCF has helped nearly 1,000 professional drivers put out smoking for good and kick the habit. In this...
Getting To Know Courtney Niemann, SCF’s New Executive Director
In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will introduce you to Courtney Niemann, who recently began serving as the Executive Director of the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund. We’lll learn about Courtney’s background prior to joining SCF and we’ll...
Stay Road-Ready: Control Your Blood Pressure, Prevent Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National Blood Pressure Education Month, and while May flew by quickly, the St. Christopher Fund is taking the time to reflect on vital information that every over-the-road driver should know. With long hours behind the...
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Names Courtney Niemann as New Executive Director
Niemann brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit and public health to the fund. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 6, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) today named Courtney Niemann as the new Executive Director of the fund, effective immediately. Niemann...
Keep on Truckin’, Not Stressin’: Prioritize Your Mental Load This Month
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and for over-the-road truck drivers, it is a timely reminder of the unique stresses they face while navigating long hours, tight deadlines, and isolated environments. Trucking is essential to keeping the economy moving, but it...
SCF Thanks Donors and Volunteers for Successful MATS 2025
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund thanks donors and volunteers for successful outcome at the 2025 Mid-America Trucking Show LOUISVILLE, KY – April 9, 2025 – The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) thanks all who donated and volunteered at the 2025...
SCF Team Looks Back At The Fun And Success Of MATS 2025 Trip
In this edition of the SCF Highway To Hope Podcast, we will be taking a look back at the connections made and the success achieved by the SCF Team during the 2025 edition of the Mid-America Trucking Show, which took place at the end of March. Elisabeth Barna returns...