Driver fatigue - do you take it seriously? 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 the
Diabetes in the UK - a crisis for commercial road transport A report published today, ahead of Diabetes Week, 9-15 June, highlights a major, under-recognised health and safety crisis facing the UK’s commercial road transport industry: the unchecked rise of type 2 diabetes among professional drivers. This new report – Hiding in Plain Sight: The
Managing Driver Mental Health: A Roadmap for Employers. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of mental health cannot be overstated, especially for those who drive for work. Whether behind the wheel of a company car, delivery van, or heavy goods vehicle, drivers face unique pressures that can significantly impact their wellbeing. As part of
Image: An aerial view of Chippenham Pit Stop Improved welfare facilities for truck drivers. Since December 2023, National Highways has worked with operators to match fund over £12 million in lorry park upgrades across England, as part of their Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Fund. The improvement fund has provided truck
Image: An aerial view of Chippenham Pit Stop Improved welfare facilities for truck drivers. Since December 2023, National Highways has worked with operators to match fund over £12 million in lorry park upgrades across England, as part of their Lorry Parking Facilities Improvements Fund. The improvement fund has provided truck
Managing employees who drive cars for work. The Car Driver Toolkit is now available to fleet managers, and employers with employees who drive a car while at work. That includes not only your company cars and vehicles, but also cars that are owned by your employees, or leased by your business. There are close
