Study: Safety Climate and Health Culture within Trucking Companies in British Columbia and Canada

Long-haul truck drivers in the Province of British Columbia (BC) and Canada face multiple challenges to their health, safety and wellness (HS&W) while on the road. Truck driving, as a profession, is associated with hectic work hours and prolonged irregular schedules, poor work environments which include less access to nutritious healthy foods and physical inactivity. Furthermore, chronic fatigue is a major dilemma for many truck drivers who are subsequently exposed to increased risk for truck accidents and collisions.