Recommendations for truck

drivers during COVID-19

1 Clean regularly all 2

frequently touched
surfaces inside and
outside your cabin Ventilate the driver’s
(steering wheel, radio, levers, cabin regularly
door handles, etc.) using at stopping points.
disinfectant. Clean all tools and
equipment (portable scanners,
etc.) you use, especially those
shared with other users.

3 4

Disinfect hands Wear gloves

with hand sanitiser or wash them when at loading and unloading
with liquid soap and water for at docks, gas stations, customers’
least 30 seconds every time you sites and terminals.
enter or return to your vehicle.

5 6

Maintain a distance
of 2 metres
Stay in the from others in case of
driver’s cabin leaving your cabin, and
whenever possible while avoid entering
at customer sites, unless closed rooms
otherwise required. where other people are present.
Takeout meals are recommended
rather than eating at rest stops.

7 8

Sign transport
documents with Avoid shaking
your own pen hands.
The virus spreads through
and do not share it with
coughing and sneezing (via
anybody else. Disinfect or wash
airborne droplets), as well
hands and pen once done.
as through direct contact.

9 10
Follow any specific
guidelines
If you or your family given by your company and
members show general recommendations/
potential symptoms instructions issued by
of COVID-19 such as a dry health authorities.
cough or fever, immediately
inform your manager.
Be responsible
and use your common sense.

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