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Kako postati voznik tovornjaka

Ustvarjeno: 26. 09. 2025

Posodobljeno: 26. 09. 2025

Povsod po Evropi povpraševanje po poklicnih voznikih tovornjakov še nikoli ni bilo tako veliko. V Združenem kraljestvu Združenje za cestni prevoz ocenjuje, da bo v naslednjih petih letih potrebnih 200 000 novih voznikov tovornjakov, da bi zagotovili delovanje dobavnih verig. Enako je v večini Evrope. Po podatkih International Road Transport Union naj bi bilo leta 2024 v Evropi 426.000 nezasedenih delovnih mest za voznike.

To pa je priložnost. Kot smo že ugotavljali (https://snapacc.com/newsroom/is-logistics-a-new-alternative-to-further-education-for-school-leavers/), panoga tovornega prometa ponuja možnost stalnega dela za dijake, ki razmišljajo o alternativi univerzi, in odrasle, ki se želijo prekvalificirati. Če postanete voznik tovornjaka, si lahko zagotovite zanesljiv zaslužek in strukturirano kariero.

Mnogi se sprašujejo: kako postati voznik tovornjaka? Odgovor ni odvisen le od usposabljanja in licenc, temveč tudi od razumevanja, kaj pomeni opravljati poklic, ki skrbi za gibanje evropskega gospodarstva.

Kdo lahko postane voznik tovornjaka?

Ena od glavnih privlačnosti vozniške kariere je njena dostopnost. Za začetek ne potrebujete univerzitetne izobrazbe ali dolgoletnega strokovnega usposabljanja; pred pridobivanjem poklicnih kvalifikacij je potrebno le standardno vozniško dovoljenje (kategorija B).

Najnižja starost za usposabljanje je 18 let tako v Združenem kraljestvu kot v EU, kar pomeni, da lahko dijaki neposredno preidejo z avtomobilskega dovoljenja na poklicno usposabljanje za voznike težkih tovornih vozil. Kljub temu je za mnoga podjetja bolje, da so mednarodni vozniki stari vsaj 21 let, saj je prevoz na dolge razdalje povezan z večjo odgovornostjo.

Pomembna je tudi zdravstvena sposobnost. Vsak kandidat mora opraviti zdravniški pregled, preden lahko pridobi vozniško dovoljenje za tovorna vozila. V Združenem kraljestvu to vključuje vrsto testov, vključno s pregledom vida, merjenjem krvnega tlaka in preverjanjem bolezni, kot so epilepsija, bolezni srca ali apnoja med spanjem.

V evropskih državah veljajo enaki zdravstveni standardi za vso EU, pri čemer redno obnavljanje zagotavlja, da vozniki ostanejo zdravi ves čas svoje poklicne poti.

Koliko zasluži voznik tovornjaka?

Veliko ljudi, ki razmišljajo o poklicni vožnji, se sprašuje: koliko zaslužijo vozniki tovornjakov?

Odgovor se razlikuje glede na kraj, izkušnje in vrsto dela, vendar v Evropi ta poklic ponuja konkurenčno plačilo v primerjavi z drugimi začetnimi delovnimi mesti.

● Novi voznik v Združenem kraljestvu običajno začne s približno 27.000 funti na leto. Tisti, ki se odločijo za delo na dolgih razdaljah, zlasti na mednarodnih progah, lahko dobijo 45 000 funtov, včasih tudi več, če prevažajo specializirane ali nevarne tovore. those handling special loads, hazardous goods or operating across borders.

● V Španiji so plače običajno nižje kot v Združenem kraljestvu, običajno okoli 36.600 EUR, čeprav lahko velika logistična podjetja v večjih mestih ponujajo več.

Poljska je bilo v zadnjih letih veliko povpraševanje po voznikih, vendar so plače še vedno skromne in v povprečju znašajo približno 92.400 PLN (približno 21.690 EUR).

Romunija je na spodnjem delu lestvice, saj vozniki običajno zaslužijo 80.550 RON (16.000 EUR), čeprav lahko mednarodne pogodbe o prevozu občutno povečajo plačo.

Seveda pa plača ni vse. Številna podjetja ponujajo plačilo za nadurno delo, dodatek za malico ali bonuse za doseganje ciljev dostave. Ker se povpraševanje po voznikih ne zmanjšuje, to delo prinaša tudi raven varnosti, ki se ji lahko kosa le malo drugih začetnih poklicev.

Katero vozniško dovoljenje za tovornjak potrebujem?

Preden lahko sedete za volan tovornjaka, potrebujete ustrezno vozniško dovoljenje. V Združenem kraljestvu to pomeni, da morate pridobiti več kot standardno vozniško dovoljenje za osebni avtomobil, ki je uradno znano kot dovoljenje za velika tovorna vozila (LGV) ali težka tovorna vozila (HGV). Izraza se pogosto uporabljata izmenično, vendar oba zajemata iste kategorije poklicne vožnje.

Nekateri začnejo z vozniškim dovoljenjem kategorije C1, ki velja za srednje velika vozila med 3,5 in 7,5 tone, ki se pogosto uporabljajo za manjše dostavne tovornjake.

Vendar pa večina ambicioznih voznikov tovornjakov pridobi neposredno vozniško dovoljenje kategorije C, ki se včasih imenuje vozniško dovoljenje za tovorna vozila razreda 2. To vam omogoča vožnjo togih vozil, težjih od 7,5 tone. Za tiste, ki želijo napredovati do zgibnih tovornjakov - večjih vozil, ki se običajno uporabljajo na dolgih razdaljah in mednarodnih poteh - je potrebno vozniško dovoljenje kategorije CE (razred 1).

Poleg teh kvalifikacij je v Združenem kraljestvu in EU zakonsko zahtevano tudi potrdilo o poklicni usposobljenosti voznikov (CPC). Ta certifikat vključuje kombinacijo začetnega usposabljanja in rednih osveževanj, ki so namenjena sprotnemu posodabljanju znanja voznikov na področju varnosti, predpisov in cestnih spretnosti.

Ta sistem odraža vseevropski okvir za izdajanje dovoljenj. Glavne razlike med državami so v ponudnikih usposabljanja, stroških in ponekod tudi v razpoložljivosti izpitnih mest.

Kako pridobiti vozniško dovoljenje za tovorna vozila

Pridobitev dovoljenja za tovorna vozila je prvi korak k poklicni vožnji. V Združenem kraljestvu lahko postopek začnete, ko imate standardno vozniško dovoljenje kategorije B. Nato zaprosite za začasno dovoljenje za tovornjake, ki vam omogoča, da se začnete usposabljati za vožnjo velikih tovornih vozil.

Usposabljanje združuje teoretične in praktične elemente: predavanja v učilnici o varnosti v cestnem prometu in predpisih, ki jim sledi nadzorovana vožnja s težkimi vozili. Kandidati morajo opraviti tudi module za pridobitev spričevala o strokovni usposobljenosti voznikov (CPC), ki zagotavlja, da so vozniki usposobljeni ne le za varno upravljanje vozil, temveč tudi za obvladovanje vsakodnevnih zahtev tovornega prometa.

Koliko stane, če želite postati voznik tovornjaka?

Eno najpogostejših vprašanj, ki jih zastavljajo vsi, ki razmišljajo o tem poklicu, je, koliko stane usposabljanje za voznika tovornjaka. V Združenem kraljestvu se cene razlikujejo glede na ponudnika, lokacijo in glede na to, ali se usposabljate za vozniško dovoljenje kategorije C ali naprednejše kategorije CE. V povprečju lahko novi vozniki pričakujejo, da bodo za zdravstvene preglede, pristojbine za začasno dovoljenje, teoretične izpite, praktično usposabljanje, module CPC in končni vozniški izpit porabili od 2 000 do 3 500 funtov. Nekatera podjetja, zlasti večja logistična podjetja, ponujajo programe subvencioniranja ali popolnega financiranja usposabljanja v zameno za delovno obveznost, s čimer je ta pot dostopnejša.

Tudi drugod po Evropi se številke ne razlikujejo preveč. V Španiji usposabljanje običajno stane od 2.000 do 3.000 EUR za celotno usposabljanje in certificiranje. Na Poljskem je ta številka nižja in znaša v povprečju od 1 500 do 2 500 EUR. V Romuniji so stroški usposabljanja med najnižjimi v Evropi, saj številni kandidati za pridobitev kvalifikacij plačajo približno 1.000 do 1.800 EUR, čeprav začetne plače običajno odražajo to nižjo vstopno oviro.

Kako dolgo traja, da postanete voznik tovornjaka?

Čas, potreben za pridobitev kvalifikacij za voznika tovornjaka, je odvisen od kraja usposabljanja, vrste vozniškega dovoljenja, ki ga želite pridobiti, in od tega, kako hitro si lahko zagotovite datum izpita. V Združenem kraljestvu večina ljudi opravi usposabljanje in izpite v dveh do štirih mesecih. Na nekaterih intenzivnih tečajih je postopek strnjen v nekaj tednih, čeprav številni vozniki menijo, da jim razporeditev lekcij pomaga bolje usvojiti znanje in spretnosti.

V Španiji in na Poljskem je postopek podoben, čeprav se lahko čakalne vrste za izpitna mesta podaljšajo. Na Poljskem je zaradi velikega povpraševanja po poklicnih voznikih prišlo do ozkih grl v centrih za usposabljanje, kar pomeni, da nekateri kandidati na praktični izpit čakajo več mesecev. Romunija ima eno najhitrejših poti, saj se usposabljanje in izpiti pogosto končajo v osmih do dvanajstih tednih.

Učenje se ne konča niti po pridobitvi vozniškega dovoljenja. Vsak poklicni voznik mora vsakih pet let opraviti 35 ur usposabljanja CPC, s čimer posodablja svoje znanje in se pripravlja na najnovejše predpise in varnostne standarde.

Kako dolgo lahko voznik tovornjaka vozi?

Ko pridobite kvalifikacije, je delo strogo omejeno na čas, ki ga lahko preživite za volanom. Te omejitve so namenjene zaščiti voznikov in drugih udeležencev v prometu z zmanjšanjem utrujenosti.

V Združenem kraljestvu in EU veljajo enaka pravila. Vozniki lahko vsak dan za volanom preživijo največ devet ur, dvakrat na teden pa se ta čas lahko podaljša na deset ur. Tedenska omejitev je 56 ur vožnje, pri čemer v dveh zaporednih tednih ne sme biti več kot 90 ur.

Po 4,5 urah vožnje mora voznik narediti najmanj 45-minutni odmor. Prav tako je upravičen do dnevnega in tedenskega počitka za okrevanje pred vrnitvijo na delo.

Ta pravila se strogo nadzorujejo, saj so v vozila vgrajeni tahografi, ki beležijo ure in zagotavljajo skladnost. Za tiste, ki delajo na dolgih progah, kot so španski vozniki na Iberskem polotoku ali poljski prevozniki, ki prevažajo blago čez vzhodne meje EU, te omejitve določajo ritem dela. Določajo, kdaj in kje se vozniki ustavijo, zato je dostop do varnih in varovanih počivališč pomemben del delovnega dne.

Začetek dela voznika tovornjaka

Za voznika tovornjaka ni pomembno le opraviti teste. Gre za vstop v vlogo, ki prinaša resnično odgovornost, a tudi dolgoročne priložnosti. Z ustreznim vozniškim dovoljenjem, ustreznim usposabljanjem in odločenostjo, da se lotite življenja na cesti, je to poklic, ki lahko zagotavlja stabilnost in napredovanje.

V podjetju SNAP vemo, kakšna so ta potovanja. Zato sodelujemo z voznimi parki in vozniki po vsej Evropi, da bi jih naredili varnejše, preprostejše in udobnejše - od varnih parkirišč in boljših socialnih ustanov do pametnih digitalnih orodij, ki prihranijo čas in stres. Ne glede na to, ali šele začenjate ali vozite že vrsto let, smo tu, da vas podpremo na vsakem kilometru poti.

Še danes prenesite aplikacijo intruck in poiščite zanesljiva parkirišča, objekte in storitve, ne glede na to, kam vas vodi pot.

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ponedeljek 22 september 2025 • Novice in posodobitve

RAZCVET INFRASTRUKTURE V ROMUNIJI - KAJ POMENI ZA SEKTOR MOBILNOSTI

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Romania is fast emerging as a strategic logistics and freight hub in Southeastern Europe. Supported by billions in EU and national funding, the country’s infrastructure renaissance is attracting fleet operators, logistics investors and manufacturers. In this article, we explore what these developments mean for fleets, drivers and the wider transportation sector.Romania's transport infrastructure has seen a dramatic shift in pace and scale. The government has earmarked around 25 billion lei (£4.27 billion) for road projects in 2026, reflecting an unprecedented focus on highways and freight corridors. In mid‑2025, Romania had around 1,325km of highways in service (1,188 km motorways and 138 km expressways), with another 741km under construction and 669km in tendering stages.By 2030, Romania plans to double its highway network, modernise strategic railway routes, expand urban transport and connect regions that have long been isolated. The challenge is immense, but the outcome could transform the country’s position on Europe’s transport map.Key projects include the A7 north-south axis running from Ploiești to Siret, which will aid transport to the Ukrainian border, due for completion by 2026. Another is an 11km expressway connecting Satu Mare to Romania’s border with Hungary. The A0 Bucharest Ring Road will ease freight and passenger traffic around the capital, with the southern half already in use. Other major works include the Suceava-Oar and Timișoara-Moravița corridors, as well as the 2.9 km Meseș Tunnel, set to become the longest road tunnel in Romania.“These corridors won’t just improve east-west and north-south links – they will connect previously isolated regions like Moldavia and the North-East to the rest of the country and the EU,” comments Eduard Ularu, Business Development Manager at SNAP.But infrastructure isn’t just roads. over the Danube, opened in July 2023 at a cost of €500 million (€363 million co‑funded by the EU), delivers the first crossing over the maritime Danube and significantly improves connectivity to Constanța and Dobruja.Other vital developments include planned rail upgrades at Constanța port and DP World Romania’s €130 million expansion of container and ro-ro capacity, doubling throughput and adding logistics links by road and rail.Romania’s freight and logistics market is sizable. USD 21.11 billion in 2025, it is forecast to rise to USD 24.27 billion by 2030. Meanwhile, the road freight segment alone is projected at USD 9.07 billion in 2025, climbing to USD 10.37 billion by 2030.These figures reflect Romania’s growing role as a trans-European corridor, serving routes from Hungary, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova and the Black Sea ports. Ukraine now directs much of its on the Black Sea coast, eyeing a doubling from 2 million to 4 million tons per month through Romanian infrastructure.“These investments will help Romania compete more strongly with major logistics hubs like those in Poland and Greece,” comments Eduard Ularu. “Constanța has huge potential, and with the right infrastructure in place, it can finally become the gateway for European trade it was meant to be.”Improved warehousing, lower labour costs, and friend‑shoring trends are further encouraging manufacturers and retailers to locate logistics centres in Romania, increasing demand on roads and pushing growth across the network. The infrastructure upgrades aren’t just physical – they’re digital too. As the country expands its highways and freight corridors, it’s embedding smart systems designed to support faster, safer and more efficient journeys.Across the network, are being installed, including weigh-in-motion sensors, inductive traffic loops and roadside cameras. These systems will feed into real-time traffic control centres in cities like Bucharest, Brașov and Timișoara, helping authorities—and fleet operators—respond to incidents and congestion faster.Bucharest is also , using AI and smart detectors to optimise vehicle flows and reduce bottlenecks. This has major implications for freight operators navigating dense urban areas, improving travel time reliability and reducing idling.At a national level, Romania is shifting towards . The new TollRO system – planned for launch in 2026 – will replace the current e-vignette with a distance-based, emissions-sensitive tolling model, in line with EU directives. This change could encourage cleaner fleets and offer fairer pricing for logistics operators who invest in low-emission vehicles.For drivers, this means fewer delays, clearer real-time information, and more responsive road conditions. For operators, it’s a chance to futureproof fleet planning, route management and sustainability strategies.For fleets and drivers, Romania’s modernisation brings both benefits and trade‑offs. Perhaps most importantly, it’s likely to result in improved network efficiency. With smoother routes and faster corridors, the investments are likely to reduce travel times and idling. Dangerous single-lane national roads will gradually be replaced by safer, faster highways. This will increase productivity and also reduce the time drivers spend behind the wheel. However, it’s not all positive. Ongoing works on motorways like A7 and A8 may cause delays and route changes while the works are undertaken. It could also mean higher freight volumes (especially at Constanța and border crossings), which may strain existing infrastructure.“Right now, construction zones like DN2 and parts of the A0 Bucharest Ring Road are causing detours and bottlenecks,” Ularu explains. “Trucks are losing hours on routes that should take minutes – and that impacts everything from fuel budgets to delivery reliability.”In addition, new corridors, tighter safety rules, and shifting road-use charges require greater compliance attention.Despite infrastructure gains, secure rest parking and welfare facilities remain patchy in some freight corridors, especially near border areas and major hubs. Construction zones often lack formal lay-by zones, leaving drivers exposed and with nowhere to rest.“We’re still seeing dangerous stopovers and overcrowded lay-bys on key freight routes,” says Eduard. “Modern highways will bring dedicated service and rest areas every 30–50 kilometres, complete with fuel stations, shops, and food courts. For drivers, this means safer places to park, with proper lighting, CCTV surveillance and secure rest zones that reduce the risk of theft. Sanitary facilities such as showers and clean toilets – a rarity on national roads – will finally become the norm.”SNAP is addressing this gap through its interactive parking map across Romania. Drivers can easily locate trusted, secure truck parking, book spots in advance where available, and plan safer routes via the SNAP map.Planning a journey through Romania? Use the SNAP map to find secure, driver‑friendly parking along key freight routes.This infrastructure modernisation process also plays a key role in enabling greener logistics. With a better flow of traffic, there will be lower levels of emissions caused by idle vehicles and stop-start driving.There will also be transport corridor upgrades to support emerging EV and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Romania’s infrastructure investment marks a pivotal change for freight and mobility across Southeastern Europe. For fleets, this translates into faster corridors, deeper logistics capacity, and higher volumes of trade but also closer scrutiny of welfare, compliance and resilience.As a forward-thinking industry leader, SNAP advocates for well-informed operations, flexible route planning, and driver-focused tools that support both safety and efficiency. Romania is not only modernising – it's reshaping how goods move across the region.“This isn’t just about roads – it’s about resilience, sustainability and building a smarter freight future across Europe. Romania is right at the heart of that shift,” Eduard states.

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sreda 03 september 2025 • Novice in posodobitve

ALI JE LOGISTIKA NOVA ALTERNATIVA NADALJNJEMU IZOBRAŽEVANJU ZA OSIPNIKE?

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For years, the conventional wisdom has been that school leavers should continue into further education. Whether that meant college, university or vocational training, the message was the same: study first, then work. But that narrative is beginning to shift. Faced with rising tuition fees, increasing debt and uncertainty about the value of a degree, many young people are re-evaluating their choices.At the same time, the logistics industry is crying out for new talent. It offers immediate earnings, structured development and long-term career prospects – all without the cost of higher education. The question is no longer whether logistics could be a stopgap option for school leavers but whether it represents a genuine alternative to university.The need for fresh entrants to logistics is pressing. (RHA) has warned that the UK must recruit 200,000 new lorry drivers in the next five years – the equivalent of 40,000 drivers annually – to keep supply chains moving and prevent a repeat of the shortages experienced in 2021.Zooming out to the European level, the challenge is even starker. In 2023, Europe faced a – a figure forecast to climb to 745,000 by 2028 if left unaddressed. The average driver is 47 years old, with nearly 30% aged over 55, underscoring an approaching retirement wave. Yet only 5% of drivers are under 25. Without younger entrants, the industry risks grinding to a halt.This is not simply about filling cabs. It’s about safeguarding the smooth functioning of economies. The shortage of drivers has ripple effects that touch everything from supermarket shelves to construction projects. In : “If we’re to future-proof the industry for the long term, we need to recruit, train and retain tens of thousands of drivers annually to meet demand. With an ageing workforce, we also need to attract more young people into the industry. To get there, we must prioritise flexible, funded training options.”Meanwhile, data shows that in June 2025, youth unemployment across the EU was 14.7%, with 2.857 million young people out of work, which has remained steady month-on-month. These figures reveal a significant opportunity gap for school leavers. At a time when many face bleak prospects, logistics presents a path of clarity, training, and financial independence.The perception of logistics as a last-resort job is giving way to recognition of its tangible benefits. A recent highlights factors such as job security, reliable pay, flexible working patterns and the chance to travel. For many, it is precisely this combination of benefits that makes logistics stand out. In addition, apprenticeships and graduate-style schemes allow young recruits to build qualifications while gaining hands-on experience. As Matthew Bellamy, Managing Director at SNAP comments: “For school leavers, logistics isn’t just an alternative. It’s a fast track to a skilled, future-ready career. You begin building experience and independence straightaway, without the costs or delays of university.”While driving is the most visible role, logistics encompasses far more. School leavers can move into warehousing, planning, technology, or customer service, before progressing into leadership. The digitalisation of logistics has also created demand for new skills – data analysis, route optimisation, and sustainability management – that appeal to a generation of digital natives.SNAP, for example, works with fleets across Europe to provide digital tools that support drivers’ wellbeing, help them find safe parking, and streamline daily operations. These investments are not just about efficiency – they are about making logistics a credible and attractive career path.“The industry needs fresh faces with digital skills, resilience and a modern outlook,” Bellamy continues. “School leavers bring exactly that – and attracting more women will help us adapt even faster.”Diversity is one of the greatest untapped opportunities in logistics. According to , women account for just 23% of employees in transport and storage across Europe and Central Asia. The European data is even more concerning when it comes to drivers specifically: .Encouraging more young women into logistics careers – whether as drivers, planners, or managers – is essential. It not only broadens the talent pool but also changes the culture of the industry, making it more representative and resilient. Highlighting female role models, creating inclusive training environments, and improving welfare facilities are practical steps that can make logistics more appealing to all.Too often, it is portrayed as a male-dominated and physically demanding industry. And while those stereotypes may once have held some truth, they are increasingly outdated. Today’s logistics sector relies as much on technology and teamwork as it does on physical labour.For logistics to compete with further education, the industry must deliver on three fronts:● Training pathways – offering apprenticeships, certifications and mentorship to give recruits a sense of progression.● Welfare and facilities – ensuring that drivers, particularly younger and more diverse entrants, have access to safe parking, clean rest stops and supportive environments.● Career storytelling – showcasing the variety of roles and long-term potential within the sector.For operators, the business case is clear. already report that they cannot expand because of driver shortages. Nearly half cite falling productivity, and 39% say revenues are declining. Without change, shortages will not just limit growth – they will erode the bottom line.The debate over further education versus work will never be one-size-fits-all. Some young people will continue to thrive in universities and colleges. But logistics is a viable, forward-looking option.For school leavers, it means immediate pay, independence and scope for progression. For the industry, it means tapping into a pool of talent that is urgently needed. For society, it means strengthening the resilience of an essential sector.The challenge now lies with the industry to match its demand with vision: to provide training, welfare, and opportunities that rival those offered by further education. If it succeeds, logistics will not just be an alternative to university – it will be an advantage.

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četrtek 07 avgust 2025 • Novice in posodobitve

ZNOTRAJ FORMULE PREMIER TRUCKSTOP: RAZISKOVANJE NJIHOVEGA USPEHA IN ODNOSA Z DRUŽBO SNAP

Susie Jones

Situated in Ellesmere Port, a stone's throw away from the M53, is . Voted UK's Truckstop of the Year 2023, the site has become a firm favourite among the trucking community. Playing homage to their link to Formula 1 (the site once provided fuel to racing cars around the world), the truck stop is doused in the iconic red, with plenty of sporting memorabilia to keep visitors busy for hours. As they celebrate their 10th anniversary, we sit down with Operations Manager Ash Evans to discuss everything from new facilities and sustainability goals to driver welfare and their relationship with SNAP. explains Ash.The site hosts a range of fantastic facilities to provide truck drivers with a home away from home. states Ash.As we're given a tour around the site, we walk through a dedicated gaming room, equipped with a pool and a table tennis table, a lounge area complete with massage chairs and a plethora of games consoles to help relax a driver after a long shift. On the more practical side, the site offers washing facilities, a gym, and a kitchen area to make homemade meals. For those who don't fancy cooking after a day behind the wheel, they can make use of the on-site restaurant now offering SNAP meal vouchers. Recently, the site renovated its female facilities, with state-of-the-art, spa-like washrooms. Included in this upgrade was a gender neutral toilet and shower room both areas are kept locked to ensure safety and security. explains Ash. Discover the new facilities at Formula through our with Ash.Ash and the team have a close relationship with Stuart Willetts, one of SNAP's UK Business Development Managers, who is always at the end of the phone to go over any queries. states Ash. Ash explains how offering SNAP meal vouchers has benefited not only the drivers but the site as well:Driver well-being has been a hot topic of discussion within the industry for a long time. With suicide rates among truck drivers than the national average, truck stops play a vital role in improving driver welfare. Something of which Ash believes shouldn't be difficult for a truck stop to achieve:This has certainly been a key focus for Formula, influencing everything from their facilities and continuous improvements to the safety and security of those parking up. Ash states. The industry has a long way to go, and Formula Truck Stop is setting the bar high. We asked Ash what the industry could do to help with driver well-being:Something that Stuart is all too aware must happen, as his role within SNAP allows him to empathise with the day-to-day challenges truck drivers face:The truck stop has come a long way since its humble beginnings. With SNAP helping to streamline operations, the site has been able to concentrate on expanding and pursuing its sustainability goals. With over 195,000 truck drivers on the SNAP network, the site had to add an overflow parking area, giving them an extra 50 spaces, to meet the growing demand. The site is now focusing on their sustainability goals, Ash explains:.Inspired by what you've just read? . Catch the full interview with