Health and Safety
Attracting a new generation of HGV drivers
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,
The effects of road rage on commercial driv...
Road rage has become an increasingly common issue on British roads, and its impact is particularly pronounced for commercial drivers. Whether driving a lorry, van,
UK van drivers are overworked and overwhelm...
One quarter of the UK’s van drivers (24%) have faced depression or mental health issues caused by work in the past year, according to a
The RHA call for an increase in Scottish HG...
Stifling HGV speed limits puts Scotland at an economic disadvantage, the RHA has told media. We are calling on the Scottish Government to increase the
Mental health campaign transforms 284 lives
Latest figures from Ford’s Make it Visible (MiV) mental health campaign, in partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, demonstrate its vital role in improving
Lack of toilets for drivers is “dehumanis...
Tom Cornwell, RHA Public Affairs Manager said: “There are simply not enough facilities on our roads leaving countless lorry drivers parked up overnight without access to
Back pain costing UK fleets £4.9bn per yea...
Back troubles are one of the biggest causes of work absences in the UK, accounting for more than 12 million days lost every year [1].
Delivering better rest stops for lorry driv...
Independent watchdog Transport Focus calls for the lorry driver’s voice to be at the heart of improving rest stops. Transport Focus held an event at
Driver welfare paramount in improving HGV a...
As truck drivers face the combined pressures of long shifts, hazardous weather, and darker nights, latest insights reveal how collision rates could be improved by
Tailgating highlighted as biggest distracti...
Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A survey commissioned by the
