Transport User Voice February 2026 – Future proofing our freight sector

05 March 2026

Keeping Britain moving

Over the past two years, Transport Focus has gathered insights from more than 13,000 HGV drivers, building a comprehensive picture of their experiences on England’s strategic road network.

This data reveals that lorry drivers, who contribute so significantly to our £170 billion logistics sector, continue to face challenges when it comes to the most basic requirement of their job: the ability to rest safely.

In a recent blog for Logistics Business Outlook, Transport Focus Director Louise Collins talks about why investment in rest stop safety is essential for future proofing the freight industry. Day and night, lorry drivers keep Britain moving – delivering everything from fresh food to medical supplies, construction materials to online shopping orders.

Lorry drivers deserve to work in an environment where security is not a lottery, where rest stops are genuinely safe spaces, and where their welfare is treated as the priority it should be. This is not only right in principle – it is essential for road safety, for the health of the logistics industry, and for the effective functioning of our economy.

At Transport Focus, we will continue our role as the independent voice for transport users, bringing together partners across the industry to monitor progress and ensure efforts are focused where they will make the greatest difference for drivers.

We have worked with the industry over the past year to raise awareness to this issue and will reconvene with partners this autumn to provide an update to our 12-month action plan and host a second roundtable to continue the conversation about how to make things better for drivers.

Our survey provides an evidence base that can guide investment decisions and help measure the impact of improvements over time.

Read Louise’s blog in full here.

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