Health Issues
Our features, opinions and tips for a healthy life as truck driver
Guide to on the road fitness
Truckers aren’t renowned for being the picture of glowing health. Research has shown that truck drivers are often obese (many morbidly so), and have the highest risk of chronic health problems of any occupational group.
Free live mental health session this Friday 3rd with Mental Health Solutions
Lockdown is easing and things are slowly getting back to normal. But how bad has our mental health been affected during this pandemic? Last month, we announced that, as part of our #LoveLogistics campaign, we partnered with Mental Health Solutions for online mental health sessions. We’re excited to launch our first 1-hr session this Friday (3 July) at 2:30 pm which will cover tips and tricks for the trucking community on how to best cope with mental health. Colin Symington – Bailey , the Mental Health Solutions consultant, will discuss the following topics: – Mental health statistics – in relation to the workplace – Stigma and discrimination – Stress and burnout – Managing anxiety – Self-care practices – ActionforHappiness’ 10 keys to ...[Read More]
Lack of routine medical testing could force drivers off the road
The road haulage sector is keeping the UK running during the coronavirus crisis – but drivers could be forced off the road due to a lack of routine medical testing, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned.
#LoveLogistics: free online wellbeing session for drivers on Wednesday 29th April at 11 am.
As part of our #LoveLogistics campaign, our friends over at Connected2 have set up a free online wellbeing session for drivers on Wednesday 29th April at 11 am.
Why we need to keep talking about mental health and trucking
What are the main things that contribute to people’s mental health? Worrying about money, a lack of social support and stress at work. For truckers, that’s a full house.
Fleet accidents are the result of work-related stress
Stress created in the workplace is the main reason fleet drivers have accidents on the road.
Coronavirus creating a new headache for trucking
The coronavirus, which started in the Hubei province of China, is causing disruption to the global supply chain.
Drivers not offered eye care by employers
New research has revealed that just 38% of employers currently offer eye care to drivers.
Wear shades, stay safe
Drivers who don’t wear sunglasses when the sun is shining could be inadvertently putting themselves and other road users at risk.
Going solo: it’s lonely on the road
Ask any trucker about their toughest challenge and one response will keep coming up: solitude.
Crank it up!
Pulling tarps, cranking gears, and shifting freight. Plenty of people would baulk at the idea, but for truckers it’s just one part of the job.
The long, hard road for truckers
As any trucker knows, life on the road can be lonely. Many spend months at a time away from home and family. Living in a space of three to five square metres, they rotate between the steering wheel, gas cooker and bed. It’s not hard to understand why some might turn to alcohol for respite.
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