This leads to an adverse effect on physical and mental health, lethargy and in turn carelessness which increases the incidents of truck accidents. However Gadkari stated that due to shortage of truck drivers in India, has led to longer hours of operation per driver which is at around 14-16 hours. Most countries have a restriction on the number of hours each driver should be at the wheel. They are the backbone of transportation of goods throughout the country and need to be taken care of. Expecting drivers to withstand such extreme heat is not humanitarian.

Speaking at the event called ‘Desh Chaalak – Recognizing those who move India’ organized by Mahindra Logistics, Mr Nitin Gadkari stated that truck drivers in India weather temperatures which sometimes ranges from 43-47 degrees centigrade during the peak summer months. Gadkari stated that their well-being should be addressed and has already signed the file that mandates air conditioned cabins for truck drivers. Though no deadline for the same has been announced, reports suggest that this roll out could be from 2025.Ĭare for the truck driver is also of optimum importance. This announcement was made at an auto industry event called ‘Desh Chaalak’.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that air conditioned cabins for truck drivers would soon be made mandatory in India. Tata Truck This mandate will come as a relief to truck drivers who spend 14-16 hours on the road and sometimes operate in temperatures ranging from 43-47 degrees

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