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Toll teams up with Driver Reviver

Toll, in partnership with Driver Reviver, is calling for drivers to wake up this long weekend to reduce fatigue related incidents.
Fatigue is one of the biggest causes of fatalities on our roads. Between 20 to 30 per cent of fatal road accidents around Australia are due to driver fatigue, with this number increasing in rural areas.
Driver Reviver has been operating on roads around Australia for 26 years, dedicated to reducing fatigue and promoting safe driving behaviours, by encouraging motorists to take regular breaks on their journey by visiting Driver Reviver sites.
Sites around the country are staffed by volunteers committed to supporting drivers and their families to arrive at their destinations safely. Since 1990, there has been more than 23 million cups of tea and coffee served, more than five million litres of water boiled, and around 27 million snacks provided.
“Toll is proud to be the national partner of the Driver Reviver program,” said Brian Kruger, Managing Director, Toll Group. “At Toll, we strongly believe that all injuries are preventable and everyone has the right to get home safely – and the Driver Reviver program is strongly aligned to these values.”
“With the long weekend ahead, it’s critical for road users to understand the dangers of driving while fatigued, as driving tired can be as dangerous as driving intoxicated. With over 200 driver reviver sitesaround the country, there is plenty of reason to stop for respite from a long journey.”
Toll understands the impact of driver fatigue, operating nearly 3,000 heavy vehicles in Australia, which travel more than 300 million kilometres each year.
“At Toll, our professional drivers spend more time on Australian roads than anyone else and we are acutely aware of the role fatigue plays in road safety,” says Kruger. “It’s critical for government, for businesses and the wider community to work together to raise awareness of safety on our roads.”
“The October long weekend is a very busy time on the roads,” said Allan McCormac, National Director, Toll Driver Reviver. “With increased holiday traffic comes the increased risk of accidents and fatalities, which is why our volunteers across the country swing into action to help save lives.”
Driver Reviver volunteers come from a wide range of organisations including Lions Clubs, the SES, Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and the Rural Fire Service (RFS).
Toll Driver Reviver is helping to make safety top of mind for motorists, by driving awareness of the simple steps they can take to make the road a safer place. “Toll’s drivers know that planning to take rest breaks every two hours, getting a good night sleep and arranging to share the driving – these small measures can make a big difference to your safety and the safety of others on the road around you,” said Kruger.
Driver Reviver is also supported by The Arnott’s Foundation, Bushells Tea, Bushells Coffee and Sunshine Sugar, helping to fuel the national initiative.
 
 

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