Health and fitness are a priority for 86% of UK van drivers in 2025, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
A survey of 1,000 drivers found that 65% planned to make healthier food choices this year, while 57% were planning to get more exercise.
However, VW found that 61% of drivers had seen an increase in working hours in 2024 compared with 2023, making it harder to exercise more and take steps to improve mental health.
It said this resulted in 63% of van drivers feeling overwhelmed by work every month – up from 51% the year before – with 28% citing a poor work-life balance as a key source of stress. Of those surveyed, 38% said they were seeking a better work-life balance in 2025.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles national fleet manager and mental health first aider Craig Cavanagh said: “Prioritising health and fitness can be a real challenge, particularly when you’re on-the-go or working long hours, so it’s great to see so many van drivers making this a priority for the year ahead.
“We’re all aware of the positive impact that a healthy diet can have on our mood and mental wellbeing, and with an alarming number of van drivers concerned about work-life balance and looking to prioritise better mental health, these efforts are even more essential to help van drivers stay in good physical and mental shape.”
