Dos and Don't for Truck/Lorry Drivers

Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Ministry has issues broad Dos and Do'nts for truck/lorry drivers as they are handling trips to transport essential goods across the country. It calls upon people to respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who are working to ease our life by transporting essential goods and medicines during the pandemic scenario.

Staying Protected from Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

1. Respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who maintain the supply chain of essential goods and medicines during lockdown
2. Protect yourself and others and follow the rules for your own safety

Do’s

• Maintain personal hygiene
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds whenever possible
• Wear a mask while driving/exiting the vehicle
• After using the mask, wash it with soap and water and dry it
• Always keep a sanitizer in your vehicle
• Use 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer while driving/exiting the vehicle
• Do not travel with extra passengers other than a helper and a driver as per the rules
• Carry your valid driving license and other necessary vehicle related documents
• Maintain social distancing
• Avoid coming in close contact with people at check posts/loading-unloading points/restaurants, etc.
• Sanitize your vehicle every day

Don’ts

• Do not use torn/old and/or masks used by others
• Do not allow more than one assistant to travel with you in your vehicle
• Do not have social gatherings
• Do not ignore your hygiene