Dr. John McElligott, trucking industry health advocate, dies at 80
Dr. John McElligott, a longtime advocate focused on health issues in the trucking industry, has died at age 80.
No additional details were provided about the circumstances of his death.
McElligott was known in trucking circles for centering attention on driver health, a topic that often sits in the background of day-to-day operations but directly affects safety, quality of life, and a driver’s ability to stay on the road.
In an industry where long hours, irregular schedules, limited access to healthy food, and sedentary work are common realities, health advocates have played a key role in pushing the conversation beyond compliance and into practical steps that support drivers over the long haul.
Why it matters: The loss of a prominent health advocate is a reminder that driver wellness remains a core issue for the people who keep freight moving, and that the trucking community continues to rely on voices that understand the job and work to improve the conditions around it.