SaferStops emerged from the gender-diversity initiatives facilitated by the Commercial Transport Academy. In the process of pinpointing obstacles preventing women from embarking on long-haul trucking careers, we discerned a profound shortage of truck stops addressing female drivers’ unique requirements.

Our investigation of truck stops along principal routes revealed widespread shortcomings in catering to the enduring physical and emotional wellbeing of drivers, irrespective of their gender. We also identified a pattern linking a multitude of road accidents to chronic fatigue. This exhaustion isn’t merely linked to insufficient sleep but is frequently tied to poor nutrition, adrenal burnout, sleep apnea, and lifestyle diseases commonly affecting truck drivers.

SaferStops embodies our audacious response to these daunting challenges. Our commitment is steadfast: establish a baseline standard for all truck stops, a yardstick that guarantees our drivers are afforded the vital support they need to excel in their roles. We stand with our drivers and strive to show them their worth. By catalysing change, we aim to make every stop a safer one. SaferStops transcends being a mere program; it embodies a pledge for a more luminous, secure future for our drivers.