Drivers and Delivery Workers

The injuries we see most from driving and delivery work

• Neck and back injuries from crashes and sudden stops
• Low back strain from lifting packages in and out of the vehicle
• Shoulder injuries from repeated loading and overhead reaching
• Knee injuries from stepping down from the cab or truck bed
• Stiffness and pain from long hours seated

A crash on the route is a work injury

If you were driving or riding for work when the crash happened, it is evaluated as a work injury. The provider documents the crash, examines the spine and any other injured area, and writes a work status note that addresses driving time directly.

What the first visit covers

• A history of the incident and your job duties
• A physical examination of the injured area
• A treatment plan written for your injury and the work you do
• A work status note describing what you can and cannot do while you recover, including driving
• Referrals for imaging or pain management when the provider finds they are needed

Getting back on the road

Treatment rebuilds driving tolerance and the lifting strength the route requires. Restrictions are updated at follow-up visits so the dispatcher or employer has current limits in writing.