Online survey and telephone surveys are now closed.
Thank you to all of the drivers who participated in the Driving Health online and telephone surveys.
We have over 1400 completed online surveys!
Read our latest report
Full report
Summary
infographic
we need your help!
National Transport Industry Health and Wellbeing Study
We want to hear more about what affects your health, work and families. Part of the National Transport Industry Health and Wellbeing study - we are looking for truck drivers and family members to tell us your story in a confidential interview.
Contact Dr Elizabeth Pritchard on 03 9903 0352 or email to find out more.
Hear from other drivers
A message from the twu
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 want to hear from drivers about their health. We are running a large national survey of drivers to understand their work, health, and lifestyle. We also want to speak with employers.
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.
NEWS & RESOURCES
NEW PARTNERSHIP GRANT TO IMPROVE DRIVER HEALTH
May 14 2019
We are pleased to announce that we have secured a National Health and Medical Research Council partnership project grant for the Driving Health Study.
LINFOX INDUSTRY EVENT
28 February, 2019
Prof Alex Collie presented study findings to date at the recent Linfox symposium on Chain of Responsibility legislation, Sydney.
STUDY REPORT #3
December 11, 2018
Our latest report focuses on the health care use of injured and ill truck drivers.
MORE HEALTH SUPPORT NEEDED
December 11, 2018
Monash University media release describing the findings of our 3rd study report
ABC RADIO
August 22, 2018
Dr Ross Iles was interviewed on ABC Radio following the release of our second report.
THE CONVERSATION
August 7, 2018
Article by Canadian researcher Alexander Crizzle on the importance of health and training for truck drivers
SOLUTIONS
January, 2018
Article on the Driving Health study in the Linfox Solutions Magazine (page 17/18).
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