A company that claims to be a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, has made a move to support the conversation around mental health in Australia’s supply chain,
Geotab says it has joined forces with, men’s health charity, Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds as a premier partner, with the collaboration aimed at improving the mental and physical wellbeing of the individuals who power the nation’s vital transport, warehousing, and logistics sectors.
Established in 2020 by industry giants including Australia Post, Woolworths, Toll, Linfox, and Coles, Healthy Heads is a leading not-for-profit foundation committed to delivering national resources, programs, and advocacy with its mission being to build a more resilient and sustainable industry.
“Driver safety and well-being is at the core of Geotab’s mission, we recognize that individuals working in this sector face numerous challenges that impact their wellbeing,” said Sean Killen, vice president of global arkets for Geotab.
“In the future, I believe the use of technology can help support the Australian trucking community by using advances in AI to help predict problems before they arise.,” said Killen.
“Long hours, isolation, congestion and tight delivery deadlines are some of the factors contributing to this situation,” he said.
“Plain and simple, being a truck driver is difficult. We are proud to support Healthy Heads, together we can bring visibility to mental health and wellbeing, making it an ongoing priority across the industry,” Killen added.
Geotab claims a recent survey it completed found that 68 per cent of drivers reported work related stress had a negative impact on their driving performance, while 78 Per cent noted mental health contributes to road dangers and 34 per cent had considered quitting their jobs in the past year
The companies say that the collaboration will focus on the planning, development, and rollout of new campaigns and programs aimed at building awareness, encouraging early intervention, and supporting better mental health outcomes.
Geotab says it will contribute resources and expertise in telematics and data analytics helping to co-design initiatives that are practical, scalable and informed by data-driven insights.
Geotab says by combining its technological leadership with Healthy Heads’ advocacy, the collaboration should empower businesses of all sizes to create a healthier, more supportive, and ultimately safer future for their employees.
Healthy Heads CEO Naomi Frauenfelder said the charity “was proud to welcome Geotab as a premier partner
. “Geotab brings deep expertise in safety, data and connected fleet technology, all of which are capabilities that align with our mission to improve the wellbeing of every individual in the logistics supply chain,” said Frauenfelder.
“We look forward to working together to make a lasting difference across the sector,” she added.
