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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.

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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

  1. 01Health Risks of a Driving Career
  2. 02Nutrition and Hydration on the Road
  3. 03Sleep, Rest and Managing Fatigue
  4. 04Managing Chronic Conditions on Duty
  5. 05Practical Exercise for Drivers
  6. 06Mental Wellbeing and Stress
  7. 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

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register

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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