Mental Health

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Pa...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the

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Van drivers among UK’s loneliest workers

Feb 09, 2026No Comments

Mercedes-Benz Vans is shining a spotlight on workplace loneliness among van drivers to mark Time To Talk Day on 5 February, following new research that

E-Training World launches new suite of driver training modules

E-Training World launches new suite of driv...

Nov 20, 2025Comments off

If drivers cannot concentrate due to fatigue, poor diet, emotional distractions, or because their minds are elsewhere, their chances of being involved in a collision

One in four van drivers report poor mental health

One in four van drivers report poor mental ...

Nov 05, 2025Comments off

One in four UK van drivers (25%) have experienced issues relating to their mental health over the last year. While almost two thirds of van

How a visit to the Pit Stop loo could save a trucker's life

How a visit to the Pit Stop loo could save ...

Nov 04, 2025Comments off

Grabbing a trucker’s attention while he or she is going to the loo via clever eye level ads has long been a favourite ploy of

Haulage industry moves forward, but driver wellbeing lags behind

Haulage industry moves forward, but driver ...

Sep 25, 2025Comments off

Over the last 30 years, the haulage sector has made significant strides in safety, driver comfort, infrastructure, and technology. Despite these advancements, progress in supporting

Our delivery drivers deserve safer, smarter vehicles

Our delivery drivers deserve safer, smarter...

Aug 20, 2025Comments off

With the constant rise in urban delivery, the welfare of drivers must become an important factor in fleet management. In this article, Matt Hawkins, Flexis

Attracting a new generation of HGV drivers

Attracting a new generation of HGV drivers

Jul 31, 2025Comments off

Attracting new drivers is still a major cause of concern for many commercial fleets. 55% of HGV drivers are now aged between 50 and 65,

Scrabble tiles spelling out Mental Health

Commercial drivers are facing a mental heal...

May 14, 2025Comments off

The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being

HGV driver mental wellbeing

Driver wellbeing takes centre stage in flee...

Feb 20, 2025Comments off

UK fleets are prioritising driver mental wellbeing as part of their safety strategies, with 82% reporting formal processes to support drivers after incidents. The findings,