Guidance on driver conditions

Question

Do you guys have a Line Haul (long distance driving) Procedure Booklet / Document? E.g. how often a driver must stop, rest, walk around, sleep, etc? How do you train drivers to become long distance drivers? The mental and physical challenges?

Answer

Operators have training programmes (of varying complexity and scope) for their drivers and the roles they may fulfill. There is no standard manual / booklet for this purpose.

Currently - the basic conditions of employment plus the parameters accepted by unions and employers at the Bargaining Council define the hours of operation and the necessary rest / relaxation periods.