Driver Fatigue – we need to talk about your drivers
Driving professionally is a demanding job, requiring skill, concentration, and constant vigilance. A crucial part of being fit to drive – and something we all need to take seriously – is to be properly rested. We often talk about vehicle checks and driving hours, but how often do you assess the amount of good quality sleep that your drivers are getting?
The UK Diabetes Crisis – Hiding in Plain Sight
Diabetes is a major, under-recognised health and safety crisis facing the UK’s commercial road transport industry. Diabetes is a condition that significantly impairs concentration, reaction times, and long-term wellbeing – all of which should worry those who manage employees who drive for work, for obvious reasons.
Managing Driver Mental Health – Mental Heath Awareness Week
Many drivers experience work-related stress, social isolation, or even abuse on the road. Van drivers face a 25% higher suicide rate than the national average, while truck drivers see a 20% increase. Poor mental health can affect concentration, reaction time, and decision-making ability – factors that can turn minor lapses into catastrophic road incidents.
Lorry Parking Facilities Improvement Fund
Image: An aerial view of Chippenham Pit Stop Improved welfare facilities for truck drivers. Since
Vehicle Security & your fleet – are you covering all the bases?
This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Laura Moran, Managing Director,
Vehicle Safety – Safer Vans and Vehicle Safety Ratings
This month’s article on Vehicle Security, for those who manage drivers, comes to us from Matthew Avery, Director of
Operation Tramline – 10 years on and what do we know?
Operation Tramline - 10 years tackling dangerous driving behaviours Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went
Legal Insight: Fitness to Drive and Driver Medical Conditions
Updated March 2026 This legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor
