Driving Health: National Transport Industry Health and Wellbeing Study
truck driver mental health
Report #6
SURVEY OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS
This report describes the results from the Driving Health Online survey characterising the physical and mental health of Australian truck drivers and the factors impacting health and driving outcomes.
Report #7
UNEVEN WEAR: HEALTH & WELLBEING OF PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVERS
This report identifies factors influencing and promoting health and wellbeing for truck drivers from their perspectives and that of their family.
RESEARCH PROGRAM
The Driving Health study is a partnership between researchers, employers, unions and government to understand and improve the health of transport workers. You can read on to learn about our findings, our partners, and the research program.
DRIVER SURVEY
We ran a large national survey of drivers to understand their work, health, and lifestyle. We also spoke to drivers and their family members about the factors affecting their work and health.
RESEARCH PROGRAM
Driving Health involves three main phases. The first involves analysis of national datasets. The second is a large truck driver survey. The third and final stage will develop programs to improve health.
FINDINGS
We regularly release new findings from the study. These include reports, infographics, presentations and research articles. Click through to read our findings.
CONTACT US
Please provide your contact information to express interest in the study and/or to send us a message.
Thanks!!
The Driving Health Study team
Monash University, Australia