For Fleet Operators & Transport Managers

Operator Toolkit

Everything you need to support your drivers' mental health and wellbeing. Toolbox talks, welfare check templates, risk assessments, and policy guidance — all free, all designed for the transport industry.

Why Driver Wellbeing Matters

63% of fleets report high or moderate stress levels among drivers. Poor mental health increases accident risk, absenteeism, and driver turnover. As an operator, you have a legal duty of care — and these tools help you meet it while genuinely supporting the people who keep our roads moving.

Reduce driver turnover
Lower accident risk
Meet duty of care

Your Toolkit

Getting Started

1

Deliver a Toolbox Talk

Pick a topic, print the briefing, and deliver it at your next shift handover. Takes 10 minutes.

2

Run Welfare Checks

Use the check-in template for 1-to-1 conversations with each driver. Log responses and flag concerns.

3

Assess & Document

Complete a risk assessment, adopt the policy templates, and keep records for compliance.

External Resources

If a Driver Is in Crisis

If you are concerned about a driver's immediate safety, do not wait. Use these resources now:

In crisis? You are not alone.

Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) · Text "BeAMate" to 85258 · CALM: 0800 58 58 58

DriverWell
Mental Health Support for Professional Drivers

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of professional drivers. Because the people who keep our nation moving deserve to feel well.

DriverWell — DriverWell is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.

Inspired by "Driving Through the Storm" by Mark Cowan · Built with care for the trucking community