The logistics sector is being urged to treat driver mental health with the same rigour as vehicle safety, after industry leaders warned that hidden “human risk” is costing billions and driving collisions, absenteeism and spiralling insurance claims.
Speaking at the latest Destination Zero Bridge Strikes national forum, industry leaders delivered a stark message: fleets closely track fuel, telematics and compliance, but often overlook the condition of the person behind the wheel.
Launched last June by training consultancy Road Skills Online, the campaign is designed to directly involve operators in efforts to reduce risk and build a stronger culture of prevention. The forum brought together major operators including Bidfood and GXO, alongside manufacturers such as Daimler Truck UK, insurers including ERB Commercial Insurance, and driver welfare advocates working on the frontline of mental health support.
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