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DriverWell has made its core public support easier to reach, easier to search and clearer about privacy, while keeping individual wellbeing information out of employer reporting.

Practical lone-working guidance and a fillable nine-question checklist for transport workers, managers and fleet operators.

A new fair-learning resource for transport workplaces, connected post-incident support and clearer privacy-safe Wellbeing Champion visibility.

Post-Incident Trauma Support, 17 Toolbox Talks, Chair Tai Chi, the Founding Twenty campaign, SNAP Account partnership, and more -- here is everything added to DriverWell in August 2026.

The tachograph records driving time with forensic precision. But it measures one thing only: time. It says nothing about sleep quality, mental load, circadian disruption, or the cumulative debt that builds when rest is not truly rest.

If you have served in the armed forces and are looking to build a career in transport, Veterans into Logistics offers fully funded HGV driver training and employment support. Here is everything you need to know.

Wells is the face of DriverWell - a friendly HGV truck character who represents every driver, dispatcher, mechanic, and transport professional on the platform. Here is his story.

A practical guide for fleet managers, transport operators, and HR teams on how to introduce DriverWell to their workforce, use the Operator Toolkit, and support driver wellbeing without adding to the administrative burden.

New sector hubs for couriers, riders, and cleaners; a Director occupation option; the Find Your Hub landing page; verified CPC providers; and a range of mobile UX improvements.

Motorway Buddy has become one of the most trusted tools in UK haulage — helping drivers find safe parking, stay compliant, fight freight crime, and reduce the daily pressures that affect driver wellbeing. Here is why their work matters.

Over 50% of HGV drivers show signs of noise-induced hearing loss — yet most ignore it until it affects their DVLA medical. Here is what the industry doesn't talk about, why it matters for your licence, and what you can do about it.

Quarry workers face isolation, chronic dust and noise exposure, seasonal financial uncertainty, and a culture of silence that makes asking for help almost impossible. Here is what the industry doesn't talk about — and where to get support.

Two construction workers take their own lives every working day. Demolition operatives face a unique combination of risk factors — asbestos anxiety, short contracts, traumatic incidents, and a culture of stoicism — that makes the mental health toll even greater. Here is what the data says and where to get help.

DriverWell's new tagline isn't just a slogan — it's a reminder that the people who keep this country moving deserve to invest in themselves.

One in four HGV drivers suffers from a form of mental illness. Suicide rates are 20–25% higher than the national average. Nine in ten say work-related stress negatively affects their driving. Yet 95% of drivers calling in sick due to stress give a different reason to their manager. This is the mental health crisis hiding in plain sight on Britain's roads.

Fewer than 1 in 20 UK HGV drivers are female — yet the occupational health challenges they face are almost entirely absent from industry guidance. From menopause in the cab to endometriosis on a long-haul route, this is the conversation the transport industry has been avoiding.

Poor vision is a factor in around 1 in 5 road accidents. Yet most drivers have never been told which eye conditions they must report to DVLA — or what happens if they don't. This guide covers everything from detached retina to glaucoma, and the different rules for car and HGV licences.

Male construction workers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the average man. Two construction workers take their own lives every working day. Behind these numbers is an industry that has built a culture of toughness at the expense of the people inside it.

Farmers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. Behind the statistics lies a story of isolation, financial pressure, and a culture that has long told people to just get on with it. Here is what the data says — and where to get help.

Behind the rosettes, the early mornings, and the deep bond between horse and rider lies a mental health crisis that the equestrian industry has been slow to address. Here is what the data says — and where to get help.