New guidance has been launched to help operators take a more practical and proactive approach to driver health and wellbeing, supporting both workforce sustainability and road safety.

Guide to Maintaining Driver Health – Keeping Drivers Fit for the Road by the RHA (Road Haulage Association) encourages businesses to treat health as a safety issue, not simply a compliance requirement, and to support early conversations that help drivers stay fit, safe and supported throughout their careers.

The guidance covers a wide range of factors including mental and physical health, diet, neurodiversity and lifestyle, offering practical steps operators can take to enhance their policies and working environments. The aim is to help businesses reduce absenteeism, improve retention and support healthier, more resilient workforces.

Richard Smith, Managing Director of the RHA, said: “Professional drivers sit at the heart of our industry. Their health and wellbeing are fundamental to road safety, business resilience and the long-term sustainability of the sector.

“This guide is about moving beyond minimum requirements and taking a practical, proactive approach that works for operators and genuinely supports drivers.”

The guide will be a key focus of the RHA’s Westminster Parliamentary Reception on Tuesday 10 February, where industry leaders and policymakers will discuss the importance of driver welfare in building a safer and more sustainable transport sector.