Driver Wellbeing

Pay attention to driver fatigue

Rethink driver fatigue as road safety rules...

Jan 26, 2026No Comments

Following the launch of the government’s National Work-Related Road Safety Charter pilot, Will Pringle, Truck Sales Director at Smith Bros, is urging the transport and

Report reveals increasing dissatisfaction with roadside facilities

Report reveals increasing dissatisfaction w...

Dec 11, 2025Comments off

Transport Focus has just published the results of its latest Lorry Drivers’ Facilities Survey showing increased dissatisfaction among HGV drivers and reveals a strong connection

The bus driver shortage in 2026

The bus driver shortage in 2026

Dec 09, 2025Comments off

To tackle the bus driver shortage, wages are going up and the age of entry is coming down. But is that enough, asks Roger Brereton

Drivers highlight Christmas pressures at SNAP festive event

Drivers highlight Christmas pressures at SN...

Dec 03, 2025Comments off

More than 100 truck drivers were welcomed to a festive appreciation evening at Glews Services in Goole on 26 November 2025, where SNAP partnered with

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

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,

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,