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
This safe loading legal update is brought to you by Nathan Taylor-Allkins, Criminal Defence and Road Transport Solicitor and
Car Driver Toolkit – reducing risk for employees who drive cars
Managing employees who drive cars for work. The Car Driver Toolkit is now available to fleet managers, and employers
