Today the Road Haulage Association delivered an open letter to the Prime Minister signed by 115 parliamentarians calling for urgent action to improve facilities for the UK’s lorry drivers. MPs and Peers from across Parliament have joined the @RHANews in urging the Government to support measures that ensure drivers have access to safe, secure parking and decent roadside facilities. Truck drivers keep our country moving. They deliver the food on our shelves, the medicines in our hospitals and the goods that power our economy. Yet far too often they are forced to rest in lay-bys or industrial estates because there simply are not enough suitable places to stop. This is not just a driver welfare issue. The shortage of secure parking also increases the risk of freight crime, disrupts supply chains and makes it harder to recruit the next generation of drivers. The strength of support behind this letter shows the scale of concern across Parliament. Improving facilities for drivers is essential if we want a resilient, secure and professional freight sector. We will continue to press the Prime Minister on this issue and look forward to receiving his personal response. #Logistics #Freight #SupplyChains #TruckDrivers #RoadTransport

Driver health is too often treated as a compliance tick-box. In reality, it’s a safety issue, a workforce issue and a business issue. Today, the @RHANews is launching new guidance to help operators take a more practical and proactive approach to driver health - supporting early conversations, recognising mental and physical wellbeing as part of fitness to drive, and going beyond minimum requirements in a way that works for their business. The Guide to Maintaining Driver Health – Keeping Drivers Fit for the Road covers mental and physical health, diet, neurodiversity and more, with a clear focus on supporting people, improving safety and strengthening retention. Driver welfare is a key focus of our Westminster Parliamentary Reception next week as we continue to make the case that healthier drivers and staff in general mean safer roads and more resilient businesses. Read the guide: rha.uk.net/Portals/0/Campaig…

Crossing the channel soon? From 12 October, the EU is introducing Entry/Exit System (EES) digital checks at the border before you board. They'll record a photo and fingerprint. For more info: GOV.UK/entry-exit-system