Project Wide Awake

Thanks to those who attended the webinar on Wednesday on Project Wide Awake. We shared findings from the project and provided a different way of managing the risk of fatigue in the transport industry. For those unable to attend we had the session recorded. https://lnkd.in/g2QHDxTm Opposite National Heavy Vehicle Regulator The SCT Group

🚛 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱🚦 Alertness isn’t just about staying awake—it’s about staying alive. For truck drivers, maintaining sharp focus behind the wheel is key to preventing road accidents and ensuring everyone’s safety. 🌟 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? Being alert means quicker reaction times, smarter decisions, and spotting potential hazards before they escalate. On the road, every second and every choice can make the difference between a close call and a collision. 🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 🚨 🚫 Slower reflexes 🚫 Reduced situational awareness 🚫 Increased risk of accidents In our research, we discovered that nothing beats a solid night’s sleep! Drivers who get 7-9 hours of sleep daily report significantly higher levels of alertness. Likewise, drivers with fewer sleep interruptions perform better and stay sharper on the road. We knew quality sleep was just one piece in the alertness puzzle, if you want to see how we improved workplace conditions and addressed factors beyond sleep to boost driver alertness and well-being, drive on over to our website and read our full evaluation report - https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm Stay tuned for more insights or get the scoop from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator & The SCT Group. #truckdrivers #roadsafety #fatigue #burnout #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle #alertness #sleepquality #sleep

Hear Wide Awake Project Findings in our upcoming Webinar on Wednesday 18 September 10am AEST; Research on systemic causes of fatigue and practical solutions in the transport industry. https://lnkd.in/gTtWaa63 If you’re interested in reading everything we discovered, the full evaluation report is on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm The SCT Group National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Opposite #truckdrivers #roadsafety #fatigue #burnout #roadsafetyawareness

🚛 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲? 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🚛   Across the nation, many truck drivers are dealing with maddening delays just to unload their cargo. These hold-ups, often overlooked, and under reported, are piling up more than frustration—they're impacting driver health, safety, and performance.   Long waits lead to:  💥 Skyrocketing frustration 💤 Increased fatigue 😓 lower engagement   Our ‘Wait-Loss’ tool—developed with The SCT Group for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative Program, taps into MT Data to shine a light on those invisible wait times and help drive meaningful change.   Through designing and implementing the ‘Wait-Loss’ tool, we have been able to:  🔎 Identify critical delay points with ease 📊 Get quick summaries on wait times—whether it’s the longest, shortest, or average 📍 Access detailed, location-specific reports   This visibility over wait times how allowed us to see: 🚀 Supercharged operational efficiency 💡 Empowered decision-making for logistics leaders 🛡️ Enhanced driver well-being when issues have been addressed   We’re paving the way for safer, more efficient trucking operations! 🚚💡   If you want to hear more about our ‘Wait-Loss’ tool, drive on over to our website: https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm #truckdrivers #roadsafety #fatigue #burnout #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle #waitlosstool

🚚💥 Sarah, a seasoned truck driver, knows her routes like the back of her hand. But lately, she’s been fighting to stay awake, even on the easiest stretches. What gives?   After taking a hard look at her routine, Sarah realised she’d been losing sleep for a month—too many late nights and early mornings, too much stress. Her health was slipping, and work pressures were leaving her feeling disengaged. 😣   It turns out that how well you sleep, your overall health, and your work environment all play a huge role in how alert you feel on the road. In fact, in our research with heavy truck drivers, we found that quality sleep over the last month is the biggest factor in staying alert on the road! 🛤️   While improving your general health and work environment is also important, consistent, good sleep makes the difference between a tired drive and a sharp, safe journey. 🌟   💤 Rest well, stay healthy, and keep sharp! 🚚✨ Stay tuned for more insights or get the scoop from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, The SCT Group & Chris N. If you’re interested in reading everything we discovered, the full evaluation report is on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm #truckdrivers #roadsafety #fatigue #burnout #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle #alertness

🚛💤 Meet John, a truck driver who was once buried under the chaos of tight schedules, endless paperwork, long wait times, and surprise detours. The complexity drained him, leaving him exhausted and struggling to get the rest he needed. 😴 Then, everything changed. His company streamlined processes, upgraded tools, and built a supportive team environment. The impact was immediate—John's sleep improved, he felt more alert, and he rediscovered the joy in his job! 😃 This isn’t just John’s story—it’s the reality for many drivers. 🚚 Our survey results revealed that heavy vehicle drivers face significant frustration and fatigue from excessive wait times—a major contributor to fatigue! 😓 Before we rolled out our ‘Wait-Loss’ tool, driver wait times were a hidden issue, buried in clunky software or unreported due to the tedious process. But with ‘Wait-Loss,’ we made wait times visible, manageable, and actionable for leaders. 👀Gaining visibility into driver wait times was a game-changer, allowing us to cut through workplace complexities and drive meaningful change. 💼✅ When we clear the path of unnecessary complexities, safety and rest naturally follow. 🌙💪 Stay tuned for more insights or get the scoop from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, The SCT Group & Chris N. If you want to hear more about our ‘Wait-Loss’ tool or read our evaluation report you can find it on our website: https://lnkd.in/gzNMKDes #truckdrivers #roadsafety #fatigue #burnout #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle #workplacecomplexity

🚛💥 Howdy, Big Rig Enthusiasts! 💥🚛 Turns out; 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 explain nearly 𝟱𝟬% of what keeps you sharp on the road. The other 50%? Well, that’s probably the coffee! ☕️ We’ve rolled out something special just for you — a comprehensive report on our project with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and The SCT Group! 🎉📈 Curious about what’s been happening in the world of heavy vehicles? From key actions taken to the big discoveries we’ve made, this report has it all. It’s packed with insights that can make a real difference to your daily drive and operations. 🔗 See the report below OR check out the full report on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm Dive in and let us know what you think! Your thoughts could steer us (pun intended!) in the right direction. 🚚✨ #IndustryInsights #OnTheRoad #InnovationInMotion #TruckDrivers #RoadSafety #HeavyVehicle #TrafficManagement

🚛💤 Ever tried driving a truck on a sleep deficit? Spoiler alert: it’s not like a video game with extra lives! 🛣️ A third of truck drivers aren't getting enough quality sleep, and that's no joke—unless you find slow reaction times and poor decisions hilarious (spoiler: they're not). Oops! We didn’t get enough sleep and missed Sleep Week (5-9 August)! But it's never too late to catch up. Here are some sleep-saving tips from the Sleep Health Foundation that'll keep you and your rig out of a real-life bumper car scenario: 👉 Recharge so you don’t become a road hazard. Take a pit stop before your brain does. Scheduled breaks keep you awake and your cargo intact—nobody wants a nap that ends with a surprise delivery. 👉 Take a short nap so you don’t make a long stop... in a ditch. Plan your routes with naps in mind. It’s like a power-up for your brain, but without the weird side effects. 👉 Sleep like a log so you don’t end up in one. A good night’s sleep is the difference between cruising and snoozing (behind the wheel, not recommended). So let's all hit the hay before we hit the road—because rested drivers are the real road warriors! 🛏️💪 Stay tuned for more tips, or get the scoop from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator & The SCT Group. Our evaluation report is on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcrnJjPm #SleepWeek #truckdrivers #trafficmanagement #roadsafety #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle

🚨 If your truck is in idle, so is your driver!🚨 Trucks need fuel and a driver, and drivers need sleep and mental stimulation. So? Okay, we appreciate that it's not the most ground-breaking finding from modern day truckology. But consider this... When a driver is sitting in a truck that's in idle, they may be in state that's somewhere between rest 😴 and alertness 😳 So, let's say a truck in your fleet is at a customer location, waiting for a pickup. Well, whilst waiting in that queue, your driver's mind 🧠 gets put in idle too. The only difference is your driver fatigues a whole lot faster than your truck does! And that's why tracking and monitoring idle time is important! Over the past few months, we've been running trials of our WaitLoss tool, which have taught us exactly that! Through sessions with Fleet Managers at SCT, we've used this tool to increase visibility using real time data, so we can see where trucks are spending the most time waiting, and for workplace improvement strategies that address systemic causes to driver fatigue! Some of the strategies that have emerged, include: 👉 Incorporating the data into weekly, monthly and quarterly reviews! 👉 Taking the objective data to the customer! Show them wait times to address issues and explore potential changes. 👉 Reviewing the data to ascertain causes of wait times, and formulate interventions. Ultimately these strategies can be applied to address the underlying problems that ultimately impact driver fatigue! The approach is systematic, and preventative. Interested to hear more? Well, there's more to come! In the meantime, inquire within! National Heavy Vehicle Regulator The SCT Group Opposite #truckdrivers #trafficmanagement #roadsafety #roadsafetyawareness #heavyvehicle

🌟Reflecting on the year? 🤔 In Project Wide Awake, we've found that truck drivers thriving at work have a few things in common: a safe space to speak up and clear expectations of what they need to do! 🚚💬   This is another key finding for the Opposite, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and The SCT Group ‘s Project Wide Awake. As you set professional goals for the year ahead, consider the power of a supportive work environment where expectations are clear and you have the ability to speak up when you need to. Here's to a year of growth and success! 🎉 #ReflectAndThrive #WorkplaceSuccess #ProjectWideAwake