Certas Energy truck stops roll out free driver health checks for Road Safety Week
Certas Energy has announced the launch of The Great Driver MOT, offering free physical and mental health checks to HGV drivers across its The Stop network of truck stops on Road Safety Week (16-20 November) as part of a wider commitment to driver welfare.
The health checks will be available at The Stop at Watling Street, St. Albans, on Monday 16 November; The Stop at The Hollies, Cannock, on Wednesday 18 November; and newly acquired The Stop Ecclefechan, Lockerbie, on Friday 20 November.
Delivered by a registered nurse practitioner, the 20-minute health assessments will include mental wellbeing reviews, height and weight measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose and cholesterol checks, with drivers receiving immediate feedback and guidance on next steps where appropriate.
Ahead of the peak festive season for drivers, the initiative follows significant investment across The Stop network to improve the site’s security and standard of rest facilities, says Certas Energy, and comes as the industry continues to address the challenges of driver health, welfare and retention.
The company highlights the significant health and wellbeing challenges that research has identified as impacting HGV drivers, and emphasises the importance of access to safe, comfortable and well-equipped facilities for a workforce that spends extended periods on the road, to enable rest, recovery and encourage healthy routines.
Mike Heaton, head of estate development at Certas Energy, said: “HGV drivers work incredibly hard to keep the country moving, so it’s important we do our bit to support them when they’re on the road.
“We’ve invested heavily in improving our truck stops, taking what works so well at The Stop at The Hollies and bringing that same standard to more locations across the UK. Whether it’s better food, improved security, modern shower facilities or quicker refuelling, it’s all about creating somewhere drivers want to stop.
“The Great Driver MOT is another part of that commitment. We know drivers don’t always get time to focus on their own health, so we’re pleased to be offering free health checks across our network. If you’re passing through one of our sites during Road Safety Week, pop in and get checked out.”
The Great Driver MOT will also be available for Certas Energy’s own fleet at two key depots during Road Safety Week, stopping at Coleshill on Tuesday 17 November and Clitheroe on Thursday 19 November.
Health checks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis between 4pm and 8pm at all truck stop locations and between 12pm and 5pm at depots.
