New research released by mobile technology company SOTI says global transport and logistics employees are losing an average of 13 hours per month due to mobile-device-related downtime, while nearly half
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Health impacts of truck driving
As part of ongoing work to help improve the lives of truck drivers across Australia, a survey was undertaken to truly understand the physical and mental pressures truckies have to manage on a daily basis. Here, Deals on Wheels speaks with Dr Caryn van Vreden from Monash University to hear why greater research into different aspects of truckie health is necessary
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BTS 19: Working towards healthier workplaces
How improving workers’ physical and mental health can benefit a business
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Employee assistance program needs operator involvement
VTA seeks operators to participate in six-month program aimed at providing support, counselling and awareness services to employees.
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Rees steps in on truck driver depression
NSW Premier Nathan Rees pledges action on truck driver depression, announcing new $500,000 counselling service
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Lack of support for stressed regional and rural workers
Stress and depression levels high among regional and rural workers, but Medibank says there aren’t enough support services to help
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Depressed truck drivers an accident risk: report
New report shows depression increases risk of accidents, and drivers are working excessive hours
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