This Road Safety Week (16-20 November 2026),

Certas Energy is launching The Great Driver MOT,

offering free physical and mental health checks to HGV

drivers across its The Stop network as part of a wider

commitment to driver welfare.

The health checks as part of Great Driver MOT will be available at The Stop at Watling Street on Monday 16 November, The Stop at The Hollies on Wednesday 18 November and newly acquired The Stop Ecclefechan on Friday 20 November.

Delivered by a registered nurse practitioner, the 20-minute health assessments will include mental wellbeing reviews, height and weight measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose and cholesterol checks, with drivers receiving immediate feedback and guidance on next steps where appropriate.

Ahead of the peak festive season for drivers, the initiative follows significant investment across The Stop network to improve the site’s security and standard of rest facilities and comes as the industry continues to address the challenges of driver health, welfare and retention.

Research has highlighted significant health and wellbeing challenges among HGV drivers.1 For a workforce that spends extended periods on the road, access to safe, comfortable and well-equipped facilities is vital for rest, recovery and maintaining healthy routines.

While recent industry and government-backed investment programmes have delivered improvements to truck stop facilities, the UK is still estimated to face a shortfall of around 11,000 overnight HGV parking spaces. Only 36% of drivers secure a designated overnight parking space, with many continuing to rely on lay-bys and other informal locations.2

With more than 684,000 HGV drivers helping keep the UK's supply chains moving, ensuring drivers have access to high-quality welfare provision remains a critical issue for the industry.3

Mike Heaton, Head of Estate Development at Certas Energy says: "HGV drivers work incredibly hard to keep the country moving, so it's important we do our bit to support them when they're on the road.

"We've invested heavily in improving our truck stops, taking what works so well at The Stop at The Hollies and bringing that same standard to more locations across the UK. Whether it's better food, improved security, modern shower facilities or quicker refuelling, it's all about creating somewhere drivers want to stop.

"The Great Driver MOT is another part of that commitment. We know drivers don't always get time to focus on their own health, so we're pleased to be offering free health checks across our network. If you're passing through one of our sites during Road Safety Week, pop in and get checked out."

The Great Driver MOT will also be available for Certas Energy’s own fleet at two key depots during Road Safety Week, stopping at Coleshill on Tuesday 17th November and Clitheroe on Thursday 19th November. 

Health checks will be available on a first-come first served basis and available between 4PM and 8PM at all truck stop locations and between 12pm and 5pm at depots. 

For more information about The Stop and the locations available, visit the website here: https://thestop.co.uk/

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