The truck stop doctor is a new breed of medical provider. Some truck stop docs are generally good folks, some are terrible, and some are even worse. However, every once in a while we come across a wonderful story such as this one.

The Washington Post recently published this article featuring a small farm town doctor and a popular truck stop in Virginia. Not only was this doctor and all-around great guy, but he was also named “Country Doctor of the Year”. Now that he has expanded his practice to include evenings at the TA Petro, this truck stop may be winning some awards of its own.

The fact that drivers can stop here for an oil change, a workout, a shopping spree, a good meal and even some hunting gear is already a good reason for high marks, but now they can also get a checkup from an exceptional doctor. Dr. Marsh is a decorated U.S. Special Forces medic trusted by local farmers and nomadic truckers alike. That is a rare find in the medical industry, much less the trucking medical industry.

Remember, truck drivers have required checkups. This is important for their health, their safety, and the safety of the public at large. That’s why it’s so great to hear stories such as this, which show that convenient, affordable, quality healthcare is available for those on the road.

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Virginia Doctor Tries Truck Stop Medicine