Trucking News: A reminder on the importance of healthy drivers for safety and performance by Scania Credit

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In tandem with the Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015, Scania Credit, the official partner for the competition,  has a reminder on driver heatlh. Here is a press release on the importance of driver health for the safety of all road users. I choose to publish this so that the message is passed onwards for all to read.

PRESS RELEASE

SCANIA CREDIT REITERATES IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY DRIVERS 
FOR TOP PERFORMANCE 



Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam, 8 April – The Scania Driver Competitions 2014/2015 (SDC) has already successfully registered almost 1,000 entries from Malaysia and Singapore, with many more expected before the closing date at the end of July.

While striving to raise the level of professionalism in the industry, the competition is also a challenging test of the physical and mental skills that drivers must possess to carry out their jobs every day, whether it is transporting valuable cargo or people.

As the drivers are the single most important asset for Scania customers, Scania Credit Malaysia – an Official Partner of SDC 2014/2015 – also believes that drivers must always maintain their health and stay alert on the road so that they are able to face any situation and make quick decisions to ensure the safety of their cargo and vehicle, as well as those around them.

“Scania Credit’s financial solutions and insurance help to take the business of our customers further by acquiring the vehicles, but those investments are only optimised if they are operated by healthy and conscientious drivers who take good care of their vehicles by driving safely and avoiding unnecessary risks,” said Manager for Scania Credit Malaysia, Milan Yang.

One way for drivers to stay healthy, reduce fatigue and remain alert while on the road is to eat regular, proper and balanced meals that include carbohydrates, vegetables and proteins, as well as plan regular breaks and rest when necessary.