mental health

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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,

Driver exhibiting road rage

The effects of road rage on commercial driv...

Jan 21, 2025Comments off

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 overwhelmed, finds Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles survey

UK van drivers are overworked and overwhelm...

Nov 08, 2024Comments off

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

Two HGV drivers chatting over a mug of tea

The silent struggle: Mental health in haula...

Oct 11, 2024Comments off

To raise awareness relating to the stigmas surrounding mental health in the transport industry, SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, conducted social listening to learn how truck

Ford's 'Make It Visible' Transit van

Mental health campaign transforms 284 lives

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

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

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Warning signs of mental distress in drivers

Oct 24, 2023Comments off

Mental health and wellbeing have become pressing issues across all industries, but perhaps nowhere more so than in the transport sector. Drivers spend long hours

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Road transport industry mental health initi...

Oct 16, 2023Comments off

Working in the road transport industry presents demanding and challenging roles, which, when not effectively managed, can lead to stress, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and sleep

Caddy Cargo van on a country lane

Cost of living crisis cited as leading caus...

Oct 16, 2023Comments off

1 in 4 UK van drivers (25%) experienced mental health issues last year, while two-thirds (66%) felt overwhelmed at least once a month, according to

Employees at Whistl's Bolton Depot

Whistl rollout ANDYSMANCLUB mental health s...

Oct 09, 2023Comments off

In advance of World Mental Health Day (10th October 2023) Whistl, the UKs leading logistics specialists in e-fulfilment, contact centres, mail and parcels, has partnered with