Health Issues
Our features, opinions and tips for a healthy life as truck driver
How truck drivers can stay healthy on the road
Here are three truck driver health tips to get you started.
6 things truck drivers should remember in a pandemic
Here are six safety tips truck drivers should consider during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
How truck drivers can reduce back pain
Truckers are four times more likely to suffer from back pain than your average person. Unfortunately, it’s something that comes with the job.
How fleet managers can look after their truck drivers’ health and wellbeing
Around 35% of illness at work in the transport industry is attributed to issues with mental health (although that figure is likely to be higher, considering the stigma surrounding the issue).
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.
