A truck fatigue stop south of Dannevirke last week was exceptionally busy, with 92 north-bound trucks waved into the stop by police between 9am and noon.
"A lot of drivers this year didn't stop for a drink, preferring to continue their journey," Debbie Webster, Horizons Regional Council's road safety co-ordinator for Tararua and Horowhenua, said.
![Registered nurse Sue Farrell, left, and Glenda Leitao from Horizons in Whanganui, ready for an influx of truck drivers at the fatigue stop.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/GS53NQ53FNYW74MEYM6UIBK3XY.jpg?auth=afa348d4ed3a234852d98fc5d5f389f335c72c3805d105de489c2e1632c936f9&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)
"They gave a range of reasons, with many being on a timeline to get to their destination, while others had just started their shift or had recently had a break."
However, all drivers received packs containing road safety information, as well as fruit, water and sandwiches. Those who did stop were able to have a free health assessment with registered nurse Sue Farrell, with their blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked. There was also free light refreshments.