Howes Welcomes Hope Zvara into the Howes Hall of Fame

The Howes Hall of Fame proudly welcomes Hope Zvara, CEO and founder of Mother Trucker Yoga, as its newest inductee. A trailblazer in wellness for the trucking industry, Zvara has transformed the way truck drivers approach health and fitness on the road, making wellness accessible and achievable for thousands of professional drivers nationwide.   

Zvara’s journey to becoming a leader in trucking wellness began with her own personal struggles. Battling anxiety, depression, and addiction as a young adult, she found solace and purpose in yoga. This discovery not only changed her life but set her on a path to helping others. In 2006, she opened her own yoga studio, where she focused on teaching movement and wellness beyond traditional poses.   

Her mission took an unexpected turn at a Wisconsin business mixer when she was asked if she had wellness programs for truckers. In a moment of inspiration, she coined the name “Mother Trucker Yoga,” and what started as a spontaneous idea quickly became a groundbreaking movement.   

In 2018, Zvara officially launched Mother Trucker Yoga at the Mid-America Trucking Show, introducing a fresh, practical approach to wellness tailored specifically for drivers. Unlike traditional fitness programs, Zvara’s method focuses on simple, effective movements that can be done right in and around the cab, making health and fitness more accessible to those living life on the road.  

Since then, Mother Trucker Yoga has grown into a comprehensive wellness platform, featuring an easy-to-use app with hundreds of instructional videos, a line of all-natural pain relief products under her Road Relief Wellness brand, and ongoing educational resources, including books, webinars, and industry training programs.

Through her work, Zvara has empowered thousands of truck drivers to take small, manageable steps toward better health, improving their well-being as well as driver retention and longevity in the profession.  “I believe it’s entirely possible to change the narrative of health in this industry,” says Zvara. “Drivers should never have to choose between their health and their job. I want them to see that small, consistent changes can lead to big results.”   

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed. Through her innovative approach and relentless commitment, Zvara has changed how truckers perceive and prioritize their health. Drivers who have embraced her program describe it as a game-changer, proving that wellness is possible anytime, anywhere.   

“Hope’s inspired passion for helping truckers realize the benefits of exercise in their extremely demanding jobs captured our attention,” said Robert B. Howes II, President of Howes Products. “It’s a critical step we’d like to see all drivers embrace and one we hope to shine a light on by inducting her into the Howes Hall of Fame.” 

With her induction into the Howes Hall of Fame, Zvara joins a distinguished group of individuals recognized for their lasting impact on the trucking and other diesel-reliant industries. This honor highlights her contributions to reshaping driver wellness and her unwavering commitment to improving lives on the road. 

Check out Hope Zvara and other amazing inductees at the Howes Hall of Fame. 

Do you know someone who always goes the extra mile? Have something that inspired you to enter the trucking or farming industry? Now, you can help us continue to build the Howes Hall of Fame! Please fill out our nomination form; your candidate could be our next inductee!