For America’s 3.5 million truck drivers, health care on the road is anything but simple. Long hours behind the wheel, tight delivery schedules, limited parking, and constantly changing routes make it nearly impossible to keep regular doctor appointments. When sickness strikes or an injury flares up, many drivers are left wondering where to go—and whether their rig will even fit in the lot when they get there.
That’s where trucker-friendly medical facilities come in. These clinics and urgent care centers aren’t just convenient; they’re a lifeline for drivers who need fast, accessible, and respectful medical care on the road.
Why Standard Clinics Often Fall Short
Most urgent care centers and ERs are built with suburban patients in mind—people arriving in compact cars or on foot. But for drivers hauling 18-wheelers, parking is a serious issue. Narrow entrances, height restrictions, and limited space mean that many clinics are simply inaccessible.
Even when parking is available, some facilities may post signage discouraging large vehicles or prohibit overnight parking, creating a stressful situation for truckers in urgent need of care.
What Makes a Facility Trucker-Friendly?
A trucker-friendly medical facility doesn’t just accept walk-ins—it anticipates the unique challenges over-the-road drivers face. These places often offer:
- Spacious or adjacent parking lots (often near Walmart, truck stops, or gas stations)
- Extended hours or 24/7 availability
- Urgent care services without the cost or wait time of a hospital ER
- Clear, simple signage and easy highway access
- An understanding of CDL-related medical needs, such as DOT physicals
Some locations even go the extra mile with telemedicine kiosks at truck stops or designated spaces for commercial vehicle parking.
Health Risks Unique to Drivers
Truckers often deal with health conditions that are worsened—or even caused—by life on the road. These include:
- Musculoskeletal pain (from long hours of sitting)
- High blood pressure
- Obesity and diabetes
- Fatigue-related illness
- Untreated infections or minor injuries that escalate
Left unaddressed, small problems can grow into major health issues. But the reality is, truckers often push through symptoms because getting care feels too complicated.
The Value of Planning Ahead
While emergencies are unpredictable, some preparation can make a big difference:
- Keep a list of trucker-accessible clinics by state or region
- Bookmark facility websites with clear parking instructions
- Use apps or GPS tools that flag nearby urgent care with truck access
- Ask dispatch or other drivers—many of the best tips come from the road itself
Having even a short list of go-to clinics can reduce stress and make it easier to prioritize your health while staying on schedule.
Building a Better System for Drivers
The trucking industry is the backbone of the American economy—but drivers often struggle to access the basic health care the rest of us take for granted. Employers, clinics, and communities can play a role in solving that by:
- Partnering with health care providers near major freight routes
- Encouraging flexible scheduling for driver appointments
- Creating wellness programs that actually reach drivers
- Including parking access details on clinic websites
Even small changes, like letting truckers know where they can park or offering telehealth check-ins, show respect for the work drivers do—and help them stay healthy for the long haul.
Final Thoughts
Truck drivers deserve more than just a place to stop and fuel up. They need places to rest, heal, and take care of their bodies. By identifying and supporting trucker-friendly medical facilities, we’re not just improving individual lives—we’re helping keep the entire system moving safely and efficiently.
Your health shouldn’t take a back seat to the job. The road might be long, but help doesn’t have to be far away.
Trucker-Friendly Medical Centers
Alabama: Cullman Regional Medical Group – Urgent Care Center (1958 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058)
Alaska: Providence Alaska Medical Center Adult Critical Care Unit (3200 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508)
Arizona: NextCare Urgent Care (14800 W Mountain View Blvd #190, Surprise, AZ 85374)
Arkansas: UAMS Medical Center Emergency Room (4401 Shuffield Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205)
California: Pacifica Urgent Care (1782 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209)
Colorado: Centura Emergency & Urgent Care Indian Peaks (4943 State Hwy 52 #100, Frederick, CO 80514)
Connecticut: Milford Urgent Care Center (831 Boston Post Rd #101, Milford, CT 06460)
Delaware: TidalHealth Immediate Care (100 Rawlins Dr, Seaford, DE 19973)
Florida: HCA Florida Gadsden Emergency (23186 Blue Star Hwy, Quincy, FL 32351)
Georgia: Med Plus Immediate Care (1120-C, Indian Dr, Eastman, GA 31023) (Park in the Walmart parking lot attached, have seen truck drivers do it before)
Idaho: Saltzer Health 24/7 Ten Mile Urgent Care (867 S Vanguard Way, Meridian, ID 83642)
Illinois: Express Care of Mt. Vernon Urgent Care ( Mt. Vernon, IL) (Has gas station next door that has semi truck parking)
Indiana: Franciscan ExpressCare (1703 W Stones Crossing Rd STE 100, Greenwood, IN 46143)
Iowa: Methodist Urgent Care (808 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503) (Park in the back parking lot)
Kansas: Urgent Care Clinic at Mittens (1001 US-40, Oakley, KS 67748)
Kentucky: Norton Immediate Care Center (150 Frankfort Rd Suite 104 A, Shelbyville, KY 40065)
Louisiana: SouthStar Urgent Care (1902 US Hwy 165, South St, Oakdale, LA 71463)
(Park in the Walmart parking lot next door)
Maine: ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care (273 Payne Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074)
(Park in the back)
Maryland: U.N.I. Urgent Care (826 Washington Rd # 110A, Westminster, MD 21157)
Massachusetts: CareCentral Urgent Care (682 Depot St, North Easton, MA 02356)
Michigan: MI Express Urgent Care Canton (44237 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188)
Minnesota: North Memorial Health Urgency Center (15450 MN-7 Suite 100, Minnetonka, MN 55345)
Mississippi: Corner Clinic (225 Bank First Dr, Flowood, MS 39232)
Missouri: Mercy Urgent Care (1000 E Cherry St, Troy, MO 63379)
Montana: Livingston HealthCare Urgent Care (104 Centennial Dr #104, Livingston, MT 59047)
Nebraska: Columbus Urgent Care LLC (3100 23rd St STE T, Columbus, NE 68601)
Nevada: Renown Health Urgent Care (4791 Summit Ridge Dr, Reno, NV 89523)
New Hampshire: ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care (96 Daniel Webster Hwy, Belmont, NH 03220)
New Jersey: Family First Urgent Care (200 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724)
New Mexico: NextCare Urgent Care (1800 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120) (Walmart parking lot)
New York: Western New York Immediate Care (2228 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216)
North Carolina: Central Piedmont Urgent Care (1011 High Point St, Randleman, NC 27317) (Walmart Parking Lot)
North Dakota: Essentia Health Walk-in Care-Bismarck Gateway (2700 State St, Bismarck, ND 58503)
Ohio: OhioHealth Urgent Care Grove City (2030 Stringtown Rd Suite 110, Grove City, OH 43123)
Oklahoma: Immediate Care of Oklahoma – Yukon (10616 U.S. Rt. 66 Suite 100, Yukon, OK 73099) (Park at the Casey’s next door)
Oregon: Legacy Urgent Care-Woodburn (1475 Mt Hood Ave Suite 110, Woodburn, OR 97071)(CALL)
Pennsylvania: UPMC Urgent Care Harrisburg (2323 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110) (Park along Cherry Orchard Dr. or at the Giants across the street)
Rhode Island: Lifespan Urgent Care (11 Commerce Way Unit 5, Johnston, RI 02919)
South Carolina: MEDcare Urgent Care (7418 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209)
South Dakota: Sioux Falls Urgent Care (7600 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108)
Tennessee: CareNow Urgent Care (1705 W Main St Suite 211, Lebanon, TN 37087)
Texas: Grand Prairie Urgent Care & Family Medicine (5204 TX-360 #400, Grand Prairie, TX 75052)
Utah: CareNow Urgent Care (117 N State St, Orem, UT 84057) (Don’t park near Harbor Freight)
Vermont: UVM Medical Center Urgent Care (5304 Cane Ridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37013)
Virginia: CareNow Urgent Care (4600 Puddledock Rd, Prince George, VA 23875)
Washington: MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care (3820 Rainier Ave S Suite L, Seattle, WA 98118)
West Virginia: MedExpress Urgent Care (563 WV-34, Hurricane, WV 25526)
Wisconsin: Urgent Care Physicians, Ltd (3329 Express Ct, Appleton, WI 54915)
Wyoming: Express Urgent Care (7124 Commons Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009) (Park at Maverik’s next door)
