Driver Wellness, Nutrition and Lifestyle Management for Long Distance Drivers

Addresses the long term health of professional drivers who spend days on the road and often eat poorly and sleep badly. Covers nutrition on the move, managing chronic conditions, sleep, exercise and mental wellbeing for a sedentary and stressful job. Reflects the realities of long haul corridors, roadside food and limited healthcare access across African routes.

What you will be able to do

Explain the main health risks facing long distance professional drivers.
Guide drivers on healthier eating and hydration while on the road.
Support drivers in managing sleep, rest and chronic conditions.
Promote practical exercise and movement within a driving routine.
Recognise signs of stress and mental strain and where to seek help.
Build a fleet wellness programme that fits an operational schedule.

Course outline

01Health Risks of a Driving Career
02Nutrition and Hydration on the Road
03Sleep, Rest and Managing Fatigue
04Managing Chronic Conditions on Duty
05Practical Exercise for Drivers
06Mental Wellbeing and Stress
07Building a Fleet Wellness Programme

Who should attend

This course suits transport supervisors, driver trainers, wellness coordinators and human resources staff supporting driving crews.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Online	2	US$900
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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We can run Driver Wellness, Nutrition and Lifestyle Management for Long Distance Drivers privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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