Many transport industry workers work and live with occupational pressures that adversely affect their health to a greater extent than workers in other industries. In particular, long-haul drivers are especially vulnerable to health conditions due to the nature of the job.
Following a review that draws on national and international research into poor health among heavy vehicle drivers, OzHelp Foundation is now launching a new truck driver health program.
Organisers of the first major survey of truck driver health said the findings point to a need for urgent reform to address and prevent poor mental and physical health among drivers.